Worms can help the soil in a few different ways. One helpful thing worms do is move around different materials such as leaves and grasses and make holes in the soil. That’s what I found out from my ...

Jumping worms are harmful to our garden and the environment. They originated in Asia. They can be spread by the sharing of plants with eggs in the soil by home gardeners and commercial nurseries. They ...

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).

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 ...

The University of Minnesota is asking for the public’s help in stopping the spread of jumping worms. According to the U, the highly invasive jumping worm can damage soil and gardens. It has spread ...

MIDDLETOWN — Getting out in the garden is something we look forward to each spring. This year, you might find something you didn’t expect … worms that jump! Well, perhaps thrash wildly. The first time ...

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ITHACA, N.Y. - Crop scientists over the years have learned a great deal about how plants grow above the ground, but much less is known about roots and their soil interactions. Now, a Cornell ...