Are earthworms good for your lawn?

Answer 1

Define "worm". If you mean earthworms, which are in Phylum Annelida, then the answer is a resounding "yes!". Earthworms decompose organic matter by eating decaying plants, and their feces (called "castings" in polite earthworm circles) is one of the best fertilizers in the world.

Earthworms also improve the soil by their digging and tunneling. Their movement turns over the soil, mixing nutrients . Their tunnels help water soak in and air get in too.

Other kinds of worms are not so good. Certain nematodes, which are smooth and frequently microscopic, can damage the roots of plants. Farmers spend lots of money trying to control this type of worm.

Answer 2

While earthworms are usually beneficial in that they help break down organic matter allowing nutrient cycling, too many earthworms can actually result in the loss of the grass in a lawn. Excess worm castings coupled with excessive moisture can lead to the loss of grass. I have been witnessing his with the lawn that I planted two years ago. Each rainy season, portions of the lawn with large numbers of earthworms become essentially covered in mud due to the amount of worm castings, slowly causing my grass to disappear. I have reseeded these areas (both side yards), successfully, only to have the grass slowly disappear during the next rainy season - and it is not related to the drainage. There are things you can do to reduce the number of earthworms.

Answer 3

yes they do improve the soil to great extent.they do the activities like turning the soil inside-out,nourish the soil,consume the decayed plants etc.,...

Answer 4

Yes, earthworms do help plants grow.

Hope this helps bye.

Answer 5

yep