How to Find Earthworms in Soil And What It Says About Your Garden’s Health

Can something as simple as spotting a worm really tell you if your soil is alive—or dying?

Yes—and the way to find them reveals more than you think.

In this video, discover how to locate earthworms in your garden soil, what their presence—or absence—means, and how to attract more of them naturally without buying worm castings or hauling compost.

🪱 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
How to test your soil for worm activity in under 5 minutes
The 3 best times to check for earthworms—and when they hide
What it means if your soil has few or no worms at all
Why worm tunnels matter more than fertilizer for root health
How to attract worms fast using scraps, cover crops, or mulch
What worm castings indicate about pH, moisture, and nutrients
The surprising reason some “rich” soils still lack worms
Where to dig (and how deep) to find native worms naturally

📌 We Also Answer:
What does it mean if I never find worms in my soil?
Can I add worms to raised beds—or should I attract them instead?
Do worms only live in compost-rich soil?
What temperature drives worms deeper underground?
Do all earthworms help gardens—or are some invasive?
Is store-bought worm compost the same as natural castings?
Why does tilling reduce worm populations?
How do worms affect clay soil vs sandy soil?
Are nightcrawlers better than red wigglers for soil health?
Do earthworms mean your soil is fully revived?
How many worms should I find in a healthy garden bed?
Can worm presence reduce the need for fertilizer?
What’s the fastest way to build a worm-friendly habitat?
How long does it take for worms to return to dead soil?
Should I worry if I only find small, pale worms?

🌿 Your Soil Tells a Story—And Worms Are the Messengers
Earthworms don’t just show up for good soil—they help make it.
If your beds are quiet and lifeless, finding worms again is the first sign that the soil food web is waking up.

Dig smart, observe carefully, and start building the kind of garden where worms want to live—and thrive.

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