There are some types of worms you definitely don't want to see in your garden. Earthworms, however, are often heralded as the unsung heroes of your green space, playing a crucial role in soil ...

Earthworms, red wigglers, and nightcrawlers are great for your soil -- they help aerate your garden, allow for better drainage, and break down organic materials. There are even certain materials ...

These are known as worm casts, a byproduct of earthworms processing organic material underground. While they indicate healthy ...

The power of non-native worms can be harnessed for good through vermicomposting: marshalling worms to eat your scraps and produce castings ...

Julie Riley, Gardening Sep 1, 2019 Sep 1, 2019 Updated Sep 1, 2019 Aristotle is often attributed with stating, “Earthworms are the intestines of the soil.” I love the thought of the ancient ...

Contribute to research into soil health and carbon storage by measuring soil properties and recording earthworms in your garden or local green space. We found 20% more earthworms in sites with organic ...

In 1881 Charles Darwin wrote: “Without the work of this humble creature, who knows nothing of the benefits he confers upon mankind, agriculture, as we know it, would be very difficult, if not ...

Worms are tough little creatures. If you accidentally cut an earthworm in half while gardening, only half will die. The piece with the saddle (the fatter, pink part) will survive. When it's really ...

Earthworms are the engineers of the soil, bringing benefits to farmers The first global atlas of earthworms has been compiled, based on surveys at 7,000 sites in 56 countries. The findings will ...