Earthworms

Earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris), our biggest earthworm, are the large worms with the flat tail that are found in our gardens. They are a deep soil living worm, ideal for flower and vegetable beds, a no dig policy should be adopted but regular mulching should be carried out where these worms are to become established.
If worm casts are considered a problem, do not release into lawn areas. For worms suitable for lawns, take a look at our worms for lawns.
Earthworms need to be planted on arrival, scattering them over the area will not work. Dig a trowel depth hole, putting in some old compost (not potting or seeding) water, place in a few worms and cover, do this at intervals over the area needing the worms.