List of Garden Worms

Alabama Jumpers

• Alabama Jumpers can grow up to 8 inches long. These garden worms live in just about any type of soil, even dense clay soils. These worms have tough skins and powerful muscles than enable them to dig deep, even in stubborn soil. These worms have the ability to jump when above ground. Place these worms in compost bins or directly in your garden soil.

Cabbageworms

• Cabbageworms look like caterpillars, but they are classified as garden worms. These worms are good at breaking down leaves and stems.

Red Wigglers

• Red Wigglers are aggressive little garden worms that feast on compost. These worms have the ability to churn compost into rich, dark garden food. These worms prefer to stay close to the top of the soil or directly on the ground. They don't dig too deep within the soil.

Wireworms

• Wireworms are small, yellow garden worms with thick dense bodies. These worms feed on roots, stems and leaves, but sometimes they feed on seeds as well. Wireworms contribute to soil fertility but they can inhibit seeds from germinating. Place these worms in compost bins rather than directly in the garden.