Q: I have a problem in my lawn. Worms make it so bumpy that I can hardly walk in my yard without twisting my ankle. Any suggestions? A: The bumps in the lawn are made of worm castings (poop). Most of ...

Question: I have a problem in my lawn. Worms make it so bumpy that I can hardly walk in my yard without twisting my ankle. Any suggestions? Answer: The bumps in the lawn are made of worm castings ...

Have you noticed small, spiralled heaps on the surface of your lawn in the morning and been left scratching your head? Those distinctive deposits are worm casts, and they are actually the sign of a ...

Weeds are a nuisance in a yard, and sometimes, they show up out of nowhere, even when we are taking proper care of our lawns. You have lush grass and yet you find yourself still removing those pesky ...

Across the state, lawns are in trouble. Sod webworms are the main culprit this year, said LSU AgCenter Extension specialist Ron Strahan. “The numbers are biblical," Strahan said. "We have observed ...

Two of the most common earthworms found in our area are redworms and nightcrawlers. Redworms (eisenia foetida, also known as red wiggler worms) are shallow dwellers, living in the top 12 inches of the ...

Worm or not to worm? The spring months in Missouri motivate us to rejuvenate our lawns and gardens after long, dark winters, and nothing sets your garden and plants up for success like vermicomposting ...

Everyone wants that dream lawn — one you can walk on barefoot or push a lawnmower over with ease. To some, this may sound too good to be true. Rough, bumpy, uneven lawns can be a pain to walk on and ...

(09/18/20) 2020 has definitely been one for the history books. COVID-19, murder hornets, Hurricane Laura and now Hurricane Sally hitting our Gulf neighbors to the east. This week is no exception for ...

(Beyond Pesticides, October 3, 2022) Fall is the best time to start transitioning lawns to organic. The key to a healthy lawn is healthy soil and good mowing, watering, and fertilizing practices.

Homeowners often discover strange creatures in their soil and wonder about their impact on lawn health. The term “lawn worm” refers to various species that inhabit garden soil, including both ...