


They are not all small and brown – some Australian native worms are enormous. These nutrients are important for plants and will greatly enrich the soil in your backyard. They return nutrients to the soil from organic matter such as fallen leaves, vegetable peelings, fruit scraps, hair clippings, and even old paper. There are over 1000 species of native worms in Australia and approximately 80 introduced species that are beneficial as well.Įarthworms are excellent buddies to have in your garden.

