Early November found me digging my dahlias for winter storage. Finding handfuls of earthworms in the moist soil clinging to the tubers made me realize that I wasn’t the only one working in the garden ...
Alaska Dispatch News: Earthworms boost Anchorage lawns and gardens, but at what cost?
Dear Master Gardener: In Minnesota, we have been invaded by another alien species – the jumping worm – but out of curiosity, are earthworms a problem too or are they good for gardens? Answer: ...
The most common worms in gardens include earthworms (often called nightcrawlers), nematodes, and the worm-like larvae of beetles, moths, and caterpillars. Generally speaking, earthworms are beneficial ...
An invasive "crazy worm" is spreading, and it can wreak havoc on your garden. Many native earthworms add nutrients to the soil and help it aerate, but Asian jumping worms do the opposite. Because the ...
Earthworms, as we know, are garden champions, cleaning the soil by eating their weight in organic matter every day and aerating it as they wriggle around, creating tunnels to ease root growth. They ...
AOL: Can You Support The Beneficial Earthworms In Your Garden With Teabags? Here's What To Know
Can You Support The Beneficial Earthworms In Your Garden With Teabags? Here's What To Know
Smithsonian Magazine: Earthworms in Your Garden May Help Prevent Invasive Slugs from Devouring Plants
Earthworms in Your Garden May Help Prevent Invasive Slugs from Devouring Plants
Gardening lessons are always a highlight of my summer programs. This year when I asked the gardeners what they wanted to learn about for their last lesson, worms were the undisputed winner. Earthworms ...