Earth Worms
by Sue
(Carson City, Nevada)
How can I get rid of earth worms that are under my lawn and are destroying it. The lawn has lumps all over and is difficult to walk on without shoes, and mows unevenly.
Doug says that earthworms are the single best thing you can have in your lawn. Frankly, they're doing more good than any other creature in your soil and you want to encourage them.
Let me suggest you mow taller. That way the mounds won't show. Let me suggest you rake the lawn heavily in the spring to remove and spread any castings (great fertilizer). Low spots can be filled in with a 50:50 mix of compost and top soil.