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How to nourish your garden soil with Verasoil organic approved worm castings

By Bunnings magazine /

Many small plants planted in small pots with pure worm castings
See why worm castings are called ‘gardener’s gold’

Naturally by nature

The key to resilient and flourishing plants is healthy soil, but the delicate dance of microbes and carbon, air and water (and more) in nourishing soil is a complicated science we barely understand. The solution? Leave it to the experts: Mother Nature and her team of wormy helpers.  

Made by worms 

In Verasoil’s NSW vermiculture and composting facility, worms are fed organic material from sources including aquaculture and cotton gin waste, spoiled grain and even kitchen scraps (via household kerbside collection). In return for this smorgasbord of treats, worms break it down into castings, turning trash into treasure for your plants. 

Image of worms feeding on soil within a pit

A gift for plants 

Verasoil packages up these organic-approved worm castings to nourish your soil. This natural biological fertiliser delivers the nutrients everything indoor and outdoor plants need to thrive: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The processing through the worm’s gut makes these nutrients available to your plants in a way that artificial processes cannot replicate. The interplay of fungi, bacteria and physical elements in the soil web is a complex dance, and organic biological inputs, such as Verasoil Pure Worm Castings, are the best way to balance this delicate system. 

Hands wearing gardening gloves hold a handful of soil above plants

A simple sprinkle 

Verasoil worm castings are gentle on your soil and won’t burn plants. Sprinkle a handful of castings around the base of each plant, giving more (a kilogram per square metre) to fruit trees. If repotting plants or building a garden bed from scratch, use a ratio of one cup of Verasoil to four cups of potting mix. Mix it with lawn top dressing (a ratio of 1:15) to give your turf a boost. You can even use it on your indoor potted plants, as there’s no off-putting odour! 

Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered. Wear gloves and a mask when handling plant food. 

Give your plants a natural boost 

Check out our selection of Verasoil products 
 
Image credit: Verasoil 
Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

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