How do worms help the soil?
Worm Engineers
How do worms help the soil?
Under your feet right now, an army of wiggly workers is doing something amazing. Earthworms — those pink, squishy creatures you find after rain — are making soil better. They're not just squirming around down there. They're actually improving the ground itself.
First, worms dig. As they wiggle forward, they push soil aside, carving tunnels everywhere they go. These tunnels act like tiny hallways through the ground. Air flows in. Water drains down instead of pooling on top. Plant roots follow the tunnels deeper, spreading out like they're exploring a maze.
