Natural compost is one of the most beneficial things you can add to your garden soil.

It is well known fact that if you add earthy dark soil to your garden base then you will benefit from a healthy harvest in a relatively short time. Once of the best ways to improve your soil fertility stimulating plant roots is to add vermicomposting which is created in a worm bin.

Adding various organism i.e. worms aided by mites, bacteria and insects in soil will breakdown organic waste faster leaving a moist, crumbly light soil perfect for growing plants.

Shredding the leaves from trees will provide a natural source of carbon for worms allowing them to do their job. The only leaves that should not be used are live oak tree leaves and magnolia trees due to their high acidic value which is poisonous to worms.

When starting out with your compost bin place around one pound of works 6-8 inches beneath the soil before placing your organic material on top and keep the lid on the container. After a two to three day period you will create a fantastic compost to begin adding to your soil for fertilisation.

The more worms you have the better for the production of compost.