Worms Contribute to Quality Soil In More Ways Than One

Every gardener knows the importance of a good healthy soil, but many flower beds and vegetable patches don’t have the best balance of soil ingredients. As well as ensuring that soil contains the necessary organic content, essential nutrients and the correct blend of sand to clay ratio, soil also needs to be cared for on a regular basis.

One way in which all gardeners can easily make a big difference to their garden soil’s quality is by starting a compost heap. For those that have less space or a smaller city garden or yard, a wormery could also provide liquid compost as well as enabling you to make use of plant-based food left-overs. Worms living in the wormery digest the biological material put into it and the resulting liquid that the worms produce is collected in the bottom of the wormery. It can then be accessed via a tap installed at the bottom of the wormery and collected as liquid fertiliser in a jug to be used as and when required.

For soil that needs a little extra something, this is a great way to boost its nutrient content; however it’s really important that your soil is of good quality to begin with. Soil can be improved using purpose made products. Once this has been achieved, soil can then be used for its intended purpose.

Worms not only provide great fertiliser for your soil, they are also an essential part of the soil. This is true in any garden situation, be it when growing turf or when planting bedding plants. Worms help improve the soil’s texture by consuming and digesting soil. Not only are worms great at converting unwanted food waste into an excellent fertiliser, they are also extremely important for the soil and should be encouraged where possible.

For the best quality soil and topsoil, contact Rolawn who have been producing soil and other quality gardening products for many years. Call 0845 604 6050 or use our website to contact us.

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