2006-08-20 03:41:30 · 25 answers · asked by Nancy M 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Yes, this is exactly what nature intended to happen. The soil needs to be aerated in order for plants to grow in it. You could spend hours digging up and turning the soil to accomplish this, OR you can say thank you to the worms who are doing it for you for free!
2006-08-20 03:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by JaneB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very good thing. Not only does this aerate the soil and keep it from getting compacted (roots won't grow in soil that's not loose enough) but worms help fertilize the soil as well.
2006-08-20 12:02:36 · answer #2 · answered by Garfield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your garden is just right! If the soil is hard and compact, the plants have a hard time .
I'm in Michigan, and there are places where there is a lot of clay in the soil, the earthworms loosen it up, and the plants do much better.
Worms are natures composters, and a great indications of great soil!
2006-08-20 10:49:12 · answer #3 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is very good thing because of this yous soil is loose and it will help full for plants. In village people say worms is a good friend of farmer.
2006-08-20 12:50:25 · answer #4 · answered by bitter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very good thing. The presence of worms is a sign of good soil.
2006-08-20 10:48:50 · answer #5 · answered by Happy Max 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best soil you can have has a lot of humus in it, which worms help to make.
Enjoy and plant a beautiful garden, your very lucky!!!
2006-08-20 11:01:28 · answer #6 · answered by Geri H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worms are very good for your garden. They natures natural tillers. This loosens the ground for better water absorption and helps condition the soil too. Plus, if you like to fish, you always have free bait. I usually catch about ten for fishing, what I not use I return to the garden.
2006-08-20 10:47:36 · answer #7 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worms are a sign that you've done something right. Like little garden elves, not only will they loosen and aerate soil for you but they will make nutrient rich 'castings' from what they eat. People pay big bucks for these lil worm poop pellets so count your blessings!!
Here's a site about worms & their goodness:
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/worms/index.html
Happy gardening!
gg
2006-08-20 10:51:26 · answer #8 · answered by geisha girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Worms are necessary for the very reason of loosening the soil so thank them!
2006-08-20 10:46:32 · answer #9 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's wonderful to have worms in the soil! It makes it much richer
2006-08-20 10:45:29 · answer #10 · answered by shizzlechit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋