{"id":8205,"date":"2024-11-26T15:23:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T15:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danubagarden.hu\/?p=8205"},"modified":"2024-11-26T15:24:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T15:24:53","slug":"the-secret-role-of-worms-in-our-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danubagarden.hu\/en\/blog\/the-secret-role-of-worms-in-our-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"The secret role of worms in the health of your garden"},"content":{"rendered":"

Worms are one of the most important players in the maintenance of soil life and sustainable garden management.<\/strong> Although we often don't see them, these tiny soil-dwellers play a key role in maintaining soil health and optimal plant development. Let's find out what processes they control and why they are essential in our gardens! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Masters of soil aeration and water balance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The worms create tunnels in the soil, which significantly improve its structural stability.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These passages not only ensure the free flow of air, but also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. help to stormwater<\/strong>infiltration, <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. preventing the stagnant water<\/strong>the development of. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    This is of particular importance for soils susceptible to compaction<\/strong>, for example in the case of clay soils. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Humus formation: the power of worm compost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Worms process organic matter that comes to the surface of the soil, such as avar, plant residues and compost. The material passes through their digestive system and is rich, transforms into nutrient-rich humus<\/strong>. This so-called worm compost (or vermicompost) is an excellent structural repair material that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • It has a high concentration of macroelements<\/strong>such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • It improves the chemical and biological activity of the soil, facilitating the release of nutrients readily available to plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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