Another worm on this list does exactly that.) Nightcrawlers are deep burrowers, also known as anecic earthworms, and finding lots of these is a strong sign you've got healthy, rich soil. They drag ...

Earthworms, the hardworking invertebrates that grace the upper layers of soil, have long been considered helpful in our home gardens. Earthworms are prolific munchers, grinding up organic material and ...

There's a jumping worm invasion taking place across the country. Find out how to spot them and protect your yard.

It looks like a worm until you touch it. And then it starts freaking out like a snake would.” Smith thought the worm was just a “crazy” earthworm but then identified it as a jumping worm — an invasive ...

Creepy-crawly has an official definition. It’s a noun to describe a small insect, usually flightless, that gives you a feeling of fear or dislike. Spider’s definitely come to mind (especially for me).

It’s a great fertilizer,” an instructor said at a 2019 demonstration. “There’s very little odor — actually, no odor.” ...

On Wednesday, Sept. 6, the Eagle County Conservation District held a workshop on soil health on the Gerard family ranch in Gypsum. The Gerards have been ranchers in Eagle County for four generations, ...

Have you noticed bare patches of soil in your yard, mulch and compost disappearing at an alarming rate, or soil that's become granular, almost sandy in texture? The cause may be invasive jumping worms ...

I'm a master gardener and permaculture specialist, so I pay more attention to what's in my soil than most people. You probably don't give much thought to what's really in your topsoil, aside from ...