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What causes lumpy lawns?

Last Updated: June 28, 2010

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Lumpy lawns, common in Colorado, are caused by earthworms and night crawlers. Earthworms in a lawn are a sign of healthy soil because they eat thatch, grass clippings and other organic matter, recycle nutrients and aerate the soil. This improves the health of the lawn.

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