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 | Soil eaten by earthworms with organic matter is deposited on the soil surface as castings and is beneficial to the soil. Large castings like these from night crawlers may be a nuisance on putting greens and other highly maintained lawns. | |
| General recommendations. The presence of earthworms should be encouraged, since these creatures contribute to your garden's health by aerating the soil. This is a particularly important function for much of the area in and around Saint Louis, which is characterized by heavy clay soils. Mulching your garden with grass clippings and/or compost provide will provide food for earthworms, besides adding valuable organic matter to the soil. |
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Soil eaten by earthworms with organic matter is deposited on the soil surface as castings and is beneficial to the soil. Large castings like these from night crawlers may be a nuisance on putting greens and other highly maintained lawns.
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