{"id":1817,"date":"2021-03-10T00:32:21","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T00:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=1817"},"modified":"2023-05-14T23:41:48","modified_gmt":"2023-05-14T23:41:48","slug":"how-to-grow-worms-in-your-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/how-to-grow-worms-in-your-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Grow Worms in Your Garden | 5 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Grow worms in your garden beds naturally by laying a thick layer of bark or straw mulch on surface of your garden beds. This will keep soil moisture in and encourage bacteria which will break down the mulch. The worms will grow under the mulch and feed on the soil bacteria releasing nutrients for your plants to feed on. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/worms-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/worms-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/worms-6-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/worms-6-768x439.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to grow worms in your garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Worms are great for your garden soil and there are lots of ways you can grow them in your home garden. <strong>Adding mulch to the top of your soil is one of the best ways to grow worms in your garden naturally.<\/strong> Just place a leaf mulch mix layer on top of the soil. &nbsp;<strong>Adding compost to your soil <\/strong>will also attract worms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 5 easy steps to grow worms in your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Rake back any mulch on the surface of your garden bed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a thin layer of food scraps to feed the worms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a layer of compost over the top of the food scraps. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place a layer of bark or straw mulch over the compost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your soil moist.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-to-grow-worms-in-your-garden.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic: How to grow worms in your garden\" class=\"wp-image-18970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-to-grow-worms-in-your-garden.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-to-grow-worms-in-your-garden-150x300.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-to-grow-worms-in-your-garden-512x1024.jpg 512w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-to-grow-worms-in-your-garden-768x1536.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another easy way to grow <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/can-worm-farm-worms-be-put-in-the-garden\/\">worms in your garden is to make an in-ground worm farm<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by digging a bucket into the soil with the bottom removed and holes drilled in the side. You can add composting worms, then layers of food scraps, straw or dry fall leaves. Keep feeding your worms to encourage them to stay in in the bucket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out this video below for a step by step guide on making an in-ground worm bin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Compost Worm Tower\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KitrB0iCWAk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to grow worms in your garden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to feed earthworms in your garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/do-worms-eat-strawberries-19-fruits-worms-love\/\">Feeding your worms<\/a> well is the secret to growing them in your garden naturally. They eat the bacteria and fungi on the surface of organic matter so making sure there is something that is breaking down will keep them well fed.  Let&#8217;s explore 3 great ways you can <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/feeding-worms-avocado-best-tips-tricks\/\">feed your worms<\/a> in your garden to keep them happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Lay down good quality mulch mix to attract worms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A leaf mulch mix, which has bark pieces as well as leaves mixed in like pine mulch is great for your worms.&nbsp; As this breaks down, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/can-worms-eat-edamame-shells\/\">worms will eat<\/a> the bacteria and fungi that forms on the organic matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/worms-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/worms-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/worms-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/worms-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/worms-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/worms-5-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Add food scraps underneath your mulch to feed your worms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You could lay some <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/how-to-make-compost-without-food-scraps\/\">food scraps<\/a> down underneath your mulch layer.&nbsp; Vegetable scraps or fruit scraps are a great addition underneath your mulch.&nbsp; A thin layer is enough to give your worms some extra food to much on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/worms-3-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/worms-3-rotated.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/worms-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/worms-3-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Add a container compost container in your garden for worms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to add food scraps to your garden is to bury a container with an open bottom in the soil which will allow the worms to dig through and climb up into the container.&nbsp; You can also add composting worms bought from a garden center or online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place a lid on the top to <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/neighbors-chickens-causing-flies\/\">keep the mice and flies away<\/a> and you can keep adding scraps.&nbsp; This is like a mini <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/why-does-a-compost-heap-get-hot-microorganisms-are-the-secret\/\">compost heap<\/a> that allows the worms from your garden to come and go as they please.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gaura-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gaura-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gaura-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gaura-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gaura-1-385x290.jpg 385w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gaura-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gaura-1-248x186.jpg 248w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gaura-1-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gaura-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I use a bark and leaf mulch mix in my <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/should-i-put-worms-in-my-raised-garden-bed\/\">garden beds to grow worms<\/a> naturally.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to put composting worms in your garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/are-worm-farms-worth-it\/\">Composting worms can be kept in your garden in an &#8216;in-ground worm farm<\/a>. These worms are different to the worms you would naturally find in your garden. These are usually a tropical worm, that live in dense colonies in tropical areas. They break down organic matter quickly and so are great for composting kitchen scraps in a <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/how-to-make-a-styrofoam-worm-farm\/\">worm farm<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because these worms like a lot of food and damp conditions, they won\u2019t survive well in your compost or just straight in your garden.&nbsp; They will need a lot of organic matter to munch on, so if you put them directly into a normal garden bed, they might head off to find somewhere else to hang out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/worms-on-shovel-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/worms-on-shovel-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/worms-on-shovel-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/worms-on-shovel-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/worms-on-shovel-495x279.jpg 495w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/worms-on-shovel.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Worm love moist conditions with lots of organic matter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I put worms from my garden in worm farm?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trying to keep garden worms in your worm farm will is unlikely to be successful. Garden worms like to bury down and live a bit further away from their other worm friends.&nbsp; They won\u2019t be happy in your worm farm so its best to leave them in your garden to do their job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A worm farm can be the perfect way to compost your kitchen scraps quickly, because there are so many&nbsp; worms in a small area who are busy eaters, they can break down the food matter quickly before it starts to smell or attract flies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worms actually breathe through their skin so it is really important that they are kept moist.&nbsp; If the soil becomes too wet, they will dig up to the surface to get air.&nbsp; If their skin dries out however, they can die quickly so remember to keep your garden watered and it will keep your worms happy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-worm-farm-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-worm-farm-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-worm-farm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-worm-farm-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-worm-farm-495x279.jpg 495w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-worm-farm.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Transfer <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/worm-farming-for-beginners-10-easy-steps\/\">worms into an in-ground worm farm<\/a> and make sure you kept them well fed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of worms in your garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Worms are great for the garden, they help to break down organic matter. They actually eat the bacteria and fungi that grow on decomposing matter.&nbsp; They then make a substance called <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/how-to-use-worm-castings-for-seedlings\/\">worm castings<\/a> (or worm poo) which your plants will love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is perfect for your plants to grow in, it holds moisture and adds structure to the soil.&nbsp;Check out these other benefits of growing worms in your garden:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Worms will dig and mix the soil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the other benefits of having worms in your garden is they will turn over the soil.&nbsp; As they dig through the soil to find organic matter, they turn the soil over, they create holes which allows oxygen to enter the soil and help the growth of healthy bacteria or \u2018microbiome\u2019 in the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Worms will break down organic matter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Earth worms will help to increase how quickly organic matter like leaves, dead bugs and other plant matter will break down. Having worms in your soil can be one of the best indicators of soil health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What that means is that if you have worms in your soil, it is a great sign that you have a healthy soil which will be great for <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/how-to-make-plants-grow-more-leaves-3-keys-to-success\/\">growing your plants<\/a> including your fruit and vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Add air to the soil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tiny holds that the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/do-worms-eat-plant-roots\/\">worms make as they dig through the soil also help create little tunnels for plant roots<\/a> to extend.&nbsp; This will help your plants to develop and healthy and strong root system which is great for the longevity of your <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/how-to-grow-a-tiny-urban-vegetable-garden-5-easy-steps\/\">garden plants and vegetables<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I find one of the easiest ways to attract worms to my soil naturally is to put a nice mulch mix over the top of the soil. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/how-to-put-wood-chips-around-fruit-trees\/\">fruit trees<\/a> and in my vegetable garden, I use a pine bark mulch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a mix of leaves and bark which gives the worms shelter and also a variety of organic matter for the bacteria and fungi to grow on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This gives them food, shelter and helps to keep the moisture in the soil. I have found that just doing this has been enough to bring more worms into my soil. When I scrape back the mulch I can see baby worms as well, which is a good indication they are happy and breeding well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are such a huge range of earthworms and certain groups like to live in different depths of the soil. All of them have an important role to play in your soil.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why there are no worms in your garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 3 main reasons why worms might not be living in your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Worms are good at hiding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Worms can live deep in the ground, so if your soil is dry and there isn\u2019t any mulch they may be heading down deeper.&nbsp; If your soil has been left without love for a while, just adding some organic compost and mulch can be a great start to getting more worms in your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is likely to be dormant worm eggs just waiting for the opportunity to hatch.&nbsp;Take these steps and keep your soil moist, and you may find you have worms hatching in your garden beds in a few weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The soil is too dry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your soil dries out easily the worms in your garden will probably head down to deeper soil.&nbsp; Keeping your soil moist will help the worms to breathe and break down the organic matter quicker.&nbsp; So make sure your soil is moist, and stop it drying out by adding a layer of mulch to the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. There is nothing to eat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like teenagers worms are hungry so providing them with something to eat will encourage them to hang out in your garden.&nbsp; Organic matter like compost and leaf mulch are great food for the bacteria and fungi that the worms feed on.&nbsp; This will create a happy place for your worms to live<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mango-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mango-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mango-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mango-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mango-3-495x279.jpg 495w, https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mango-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keep the soil moist and watered to attract worms to the surface. They will come to break down bacteria and organic matter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to attract worms to your garden &#8211; FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I attract worms to my garden?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The simplest way to attract words to your garden is to cover your soil with mulch. Ideal <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/mulch-types-advantages-and-disadvantages\/\">mulch types<\/a> include straw or tree mulch which will protect the worms and encourage them to come up to the top soil and break down the organic matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moist soil will also attract worms. Mulch will keep moisture in the soil but care for your garden and water your garden beds regularly to make it a desirable place for worms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are there no worms in my garden?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The top reasons for no worms in your garden is the soil is too dry, hard, sandy or acidic. Worms love organic matter so add mulch or compost to your garden to give them something to eat and a moist place to live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worms might be in your garden but can be buried deeper in the soil. Adding organic matter to the top soil will help to encourage them to come to the surface of your soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I grow worms at home?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Grow worms at home by mulching the top of your garden beds, burying a worm farm into the soil or getting a tiered worm farm. These are 3 easy ways to grow worms in your garden. Composting worms will live best in a worm farm as they like moist, rich organic matter. They will not survive well in your garden beds unless they are kept in an in-ground worm farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you buy worms for the garden?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Composting worms that are bought from nurseries or hardware stores are best kept in a worm farm. Although you can add them to your garden, they will survive much better and break down more organic matter in a worm farm. The worm castings made in a worm farm can be added to your garden and the worm juice will help to build soil microbe populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you have too many worms in your garden?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Worms that are attracted naturally to your garden will balance out their own population so you can not have too many. If you start adding bought worms like composting worms these can compete with natural worms for organic matter. Improve the soil and you will naturally attract a healthy worm population without needing to buy and add more worms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What worms are bad for the garden?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Composting worms are not a great addition for your garden. These are tropical worms that like moist, nutrient rich organic matter and like to live in groups. 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