We gardeners stand on our success. Literally. For bragging rights to our flowers, foliage and fruit, we start with what lies underfoot, the soil. Our goal: rich, crumbly, nutrient-packed, ...

Two of the most common earthworms found in our area are redworms and nightcrawlers. Redworms (eisenia foetida, also known as red wiggler worms) are shallow dwellers, living in the top 12 inches of the ...

HOUSTON — 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 ...

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 ...

I was digging in my garden the other day and I found quite a few earthworms. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? LK It’s hard to understate the importance of worms in your garden. In fact, in 1881 ...

Vermicompost is a nutrient-rich fertilizer that enhances the health of garden beds and plants. Worm castings, commonly known as vermicompost, are a remarkable byproduct produced by worms as they break ...

Jumping worms, originating from Asia, are an invasive species harmful to gardens and the environment. They reproduce rapidly and can be spread through plants, soil, equipment, and mulch. Prevent their ...

Cabbage worms can destroy your broccoli, kale, and cauliflower crops. Some effective prevention methods include using netting, spraying a natural insecticide, or using diatomaceous earth. Make sure to ...