Surprise!
Soil is alive!The earth beneath your feet is full of billions of microorganisms and small animals such as worms, beetles, moles and much, much more. Sadly, synthetic chemicals, pollutants and erosion can damage soil and kill these living organisms. That's a big problem because we need them to make healthy soil and healthy food. Everyone can respect all living forms, even if they are tiny.
Microorganisms
are so very tiny that it takes a microscope to see them. Though they are
very small, they have a very important job to do. What makes soil such
a good home for plants and trees? You guessed it—microorganisms.
These hard workers, called
decomposers or Nature's recyclers, break down all decaying plant and
animal matter and transform it into food for plants. Microorganisms eat
leaves, eggshells, fruit and vegetable scraps, and other materials that
we think of as trash and transform them into plant food. This is the ultimate
recycling
process!
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