Earthworms don't stop shaping soil processes when they die. A new study shows they can still help store carbon in the soil, even after death. "This is quite surprising," says lead author Tullia ...

Most people are aware of earthworms, but probably give them little thought. Some have a notion they are "good for the soil". Others regard them with distaste and think of slimy animals associated with ...

Our back lawn looks like a football team ran across it in cleats, bringing up bits of rich, dark soil that slowly fade into the grass as it rains or they get stepped on. I couldn’t be happier. Our ...

What comes into your mind when you talk about an ideal garden? Certainly, the greenery, lovely plants, and rich soil with sunlight are among the essential aspects that first come to mind. But besides ...

A species of earthworms is spreading throughout the state and destroying plant life in the process. Entomologist Gale Ridge with the Agriculture Experiment Station in New Haven says the worms can ...