Earthworms are common soil organisms and have attracted the attention of many of us because they occur in gardens, parks, agricultural regions, and natural ecosystems. They can be grouped according to ...

With the spring season approaching, you might start to see small, coiled piles of soil scattered across your lawn. These are ...

In this practical activity, your class will examine the importance of earthworms in breaking down organic matter to produce soil which helps plants to grow. You'll go looking for earthworms by using ...

How to turn organic waste, such as kitchen scraps & vegetable peelings into rich fertilizer to not only enrich your soil but also save much space in the country landfill? Let the worms do the magic ...

Adult earthworms have a clearly developed saddle (reproductive ring), and juveniles do not. You may need to rinse worms with water to determine if a saddle is present. Size is not a good indicator of ...

Earthworms engineer the soil environment, help with carbon cycling, improve water infiltration and plant productivity, and are an important food source for native birds. They are also a biological ...

Learn to differentiate between healthy and harmful worms in plant soil for optimal plant health. Wetter, moldier environments attract brown worms; balance soil moisture to prevent infestations.

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Soil properties are influenced by the bedrock beneath it, the local environment, the plants that grow on it, and the animals that move through it. Of these animals, earthworms are one of the most ...

However, this can end up unintended affecting the soil’s nutrient content. For example, chicken manure possesses high nitrogen content while dairy cattle manure contains a low nutrient analysis.

with discussion points about soil contents and soil quality for plants and earthworms. Key Stage: KS2 Year 3 (ages 7-8) Time required: Activity 20 minutes, discussion could last longer. (Set-up, ...

Watch how compost worms demolish a banana in 21 days and learn some great tips for time lapse photography. I love photography and how it can show us things that we would never be able to see with our ...