Have you noticed small, spiralled heaps on the surface of your lawn in the morning and been left scratching your head? Those distinctive deposits are worm casts, and they are actually the sign of a ...

Q: I have a problem in my lawn. Worms make it so bumpy that I can hardly walk in my yard without twisting my ankle. Any suggestions? A: The bumps in the lawn are made of worm castings (poop). Most of ...

Earthworms are beneficial to healthy lawns. They tunnel through the soil consuming the soil, digesting the organisms and excreting the remaining soil. The often excrete the soil on the surface, ...

Question: I have a problem in my lawn. Worms make it so bumpy that I can hardly walk in my yard without twisting my ankle. Any suggestions? Answer: The bumps in the lawn are made of worm castings ...

Earthworms living in the soil come to the surface to deposit their castings (excrement). They are especially likely to come to the surface when the weather is rainy. (Photo courtesy of John and Debbie ...

Gardeners around the country are increasingly aware that ' going green' is more than a slogan. Most importantly, the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is becoming less attractive to those who ...

Homeowners often discover strange creatures in their soil and wonder about their impact on lawn health. The term “lawn worm” refers to various species that inhabit garden soil, including both ...

Across the state, lawns are in trouble. Sod webworms are the main culprit this year, said LSU AgCenter Extension specialist Ron Strahan. “The numbers are biblical," Strahan said. "We have observed ...

Creepy crawly creatures have wormed their way into the landscape at Villa Finale. Thank them for the lush lawn around the Italianate mansion in King William. "We're using organic gardening methods ...

YERMO • Beneath what might appear to be empty beds of soil and manure on Larry Staggs' property in downtown Yermo, the ground is teaming with life, in the form of millions of worms. Staggs has been in ...