Worms - Tag Archive - Page 2 of 2

Tag Archives: Worms

Worms (or earthworms) are small, tube-shaped, segmented animals found in the family Annelida. They live in the soil, feeding on live and dead organic matter.

Worms in your lawn

Earthworms are a sign of a healthy lawn. They help to aerate the soil. They also break down organic matter, increasing available nutrients. During the winter they pull leaves into the soil and feed on them.

Casting earthworms are not desirable in some sports turf. The worm casts they produce can affect the playing surface.

Find out more about these fascinating organisms and how to deal with them in your lawn in these articles.

Why should you never roll your lawn!

I am often asked by customers if they should roll the lawn, and the short answer is nearly always NO! You should not roll your lawn. Many lawn owners see lovely, smooth cricket pitches or bowls greens in their local area and dream about rolling their lawn into a beautiful smooth, manicured state, good enough to putt a… Read More »

What can I do about the worm casts on my lawn?

Worms work their way through the soil, breaking down organic matter. A worm cast occurs on the surface of the soil and is a small mound of muddy soil ejected from the digestion system of some species of these earthworms. Some lawns can have a large amount of worm activity. Worm activity in the winter can be a… Read More »