Learn to differentiate between healthy and harmful worms in plant soil for optimal plant health. Wetter, moldier environments attract brown worms; balance soil moisture to prevent infestations.

In this practical activity, your class will examine the importance of earthworms in breaking down organic matter to produce soil which helps plants to grow. You'll go looking for earthworms by using ...

One acre of worms can break up about 50 tonnes of soil. They don't eat living plant tissue, and so don't hurt plants either. They truly are a gardener's best friend! Some people even keep them as ...

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 ...

Researchers at Sun Yat-sen University in China have recently revealed the vital role soil invertebrates play in enhancing soil fertility, texture, and crop yields, according to an announcement made by ...

A practical observation activity looking at soil in detail, with discussion points about soil contents and soil quality for plants and earthworms. Key Stage: KS2 Year 3 (ages 7-8) Time required: ...

A new study has revealed the clearest-ever picture of the surface chemistry of worm species that provides insights into how animals interact with their environment and each other. These discoveries ...

If you add beneficial fungus and bacteria, you may not need to have the worms. Something like H-Start or EPSI would be a good ...

This project will show children how worms turn plant waste into soil, introduce them to 'recycling' and 'useful waste', and encourage them to look closely at worms and other garden wildlife.

Hawaii has no native earthworms, but they have spread throughout the forest in Hawaii. Research shows more worms where pigs are present, indicating that they benefit each other with the ...

Students in PEI schools have been learning about raising worms and the importance of keeping the soil healthy.

Gardeners usually consider earthworms to be beneficial and an indicator of soil health ... Randy Zarnke has had earthworms in his Fairbanks garden for 20 years. He sees birds with worms dangling ...