Generally acts by affecting cellular division and differentiation into roots and shoots. This inhibits aging in the plant. The breaking down of organic materials into smaller particles until the original material is no longer recognizable. Includes ant, beetle, centipede, cricket, earthworm, earwig, enchytraeid worm, millipede, mite, scorpion, slug, snail, spider, springtail, termite, woodlice. The ground that lies directly below the outermost reaches of a trees branches.
Earthworm castings are high in nutrients for plants and microorganisms.
Healthy soil is friable, so if you hold up a handful of soil and wiggle your fingers the particles of soil should fall out of your hand. Leaving grassclippings on your lawn to break down and add nutrients. You must mow a little more often so only short clippings are left on the lawn. Take a look at the City of Seattle's Natural Lawn Care site . Can be purchased after being dried and composted.