Why are earthworms good for the soil?

Their waste — called "castings" when found on top of soil — helps gardens grow because it's rich in phosphorus, calcium, nitrogen, and magnesium. These are all important nutrients that help garden plants grow and stay healthy. read more

The better the soil, the more earthworms you'll find. There are four common types of earthworms you're likely to run into: night crawlers, garden worms, manure worms, and red worms. As earthworms live their lives in the soil, they eat organic matter, such as dead leaves, grass clippings, and even dirt. read more

These worms are extremely important because as they burrow through the soil, their bodies function as funneling tubes that keep transporting soil from one part of the surface to another. This might not seem much, when looked at it from the point of one earthworm. read more

As they burrow into the soil, earthworms make it easier for plants (or crops) to take root and grow. This natural movement can improve soil health by allowing water and air to permeate without using machines powered by fossil fuels, like tractors. read more