Earthworms, the hardworking invertebrates that grace the upper layers of soil, have long been considered helpful in our home gardens. Earthworms are prolific munchers, grinding up organic material ...

Earthworms are epigeic, endogeic, or anecic worms. Epigeic worms are the surface dwellers, they like the top two to three inches of soil. Epigeic is the Greek translation for ‘on the earth.’ ...

Earthworms are vital for soil health, enriching and aerating earth while breaking down organic matter. With 6,000 species ...

Earthworms are soil's silent heroes: 3 Malaysian vermiculturists tell us why ... “It’s important to start with a small amount of waste and gradually increase it, ...

Dark, dramatic and dead set on decomposition, soil is alive. Heaving with microbes, worms, fungi and insects, it’s a hive of activity right beneath our feet. Find out the dirt on soil’s drama. In just ...

Microplastics are present in UK soil, invertebrates, and small mammals, with 19% of hedgehog fecal samples and up to 29% of earthworms containing plastics. Polyester is the most common type detected.

The worms prefer specific soil conditions and are often found in the banks of small creeks. (Supplied: Beverley Van Praagh) An idyllic rural home.