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Originally Posted by E Cascade
I have noticed for over a year now, that my property has no earthworms aerating the soil. I guess that it is full of toxic chemicals from when it was developed. We used to live on a historical farm where there had been no chemicals for hundreds of years. Its earth was full of worms. Does anyone have a compost in their back yard to use around their shrubs or a raised area where they can grow herbs, organic vegies and plants. Does anyone know of an area where we can bring downed branches, organic matter to compost, where it is turned into mulch that we can then harvest for our yards? The other question is what kind of seed do you put in bird feeders down here? Last fall I heard a familiar song from a bird and looked out and there was a robin. What a pleasant surprise from such a little critter! Have a great day to each!
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Found this on the internet:
Earthworms naturally thrive in soil that is beneficial to their health. These creatures prefer cool, moist soil. According to Nanette Londeree of the Marin Rose Society, earthworms are made up of about 80 percent water by weight and lose about 15 percent of that water daily, so they need moist soil. Earthworms breathe through their skin, which means they prefer loose, loamy soil. These worms also need soil rich in organic material and nitrogen.
Our soil is not cool, or moist, or loamy. It is sandy. Water runs through it quickly. This is not a good soil for worms.
And it is NOT full of toxic chemicals.
You may want to start your own mulch pile, and then use it in raised beds or pots.
Bird feeders attract palm rats and other pests.