We’ve all lifted a rock or flowerpot and found a long, slimy worm underneath. But have you ever done so and found a long, slimy worm with a head shaped like a shovel or a hammer? If you have, you ...

Worms are some of the key helpers of the soil. Learn about the basics of healthy soil growth, and how to add nutrients to soil to promote healthy microorganisms, bacteria, and fungi growth while ...

A study reveals how invasive worms are disrupting forests in the northern United States and changing key soils.

Earthworms don't stop shaping soil processes when they die. A new study shows they can still help store carbon in the soil, even after death. "This is quite surprising," says lead author Tullia ...

Gardeners generally like worms in the garden because they’re such good (and free) soil aerators and fertilizer producers. But in a dry August, worms sometimes seem to be missing in action, even in ...

Homeowners often discover strange creatures in their soil and wonder about their impact on lawn health. The term “lawn worm” refers to various species that inhabit garden soil, including both ...

Jumping” and “worm” are two words that don’t seem like they should go together. Just imagining such a thing is enough to ...

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