No Green Thumb Required If you’ve always wanted a home full of lush greenery but struggled to keep your houseplants alive, help is at hand. Some houseplants are very difficult to care for, requiring lots
Succulents Need Attention as Cooler Months Approach Succulents are hugely popular, both as houseplants and in the garden. Along with their striking visual appeal, succulents are highly drought-tolerant and don’t need to be watered as
Growing Orchids May Be Easier Than You Think The word “orchid” evokes beauty and exoticism. Whether you received one as a gift or are eyeing an orchid for your home décor, these delicate and highly
Spice Up Your Kitchen Growing an indoor herb garden can be very rewarding, providing a welcome splash of greenery during the long, gray winter months. When you’re growing herbs in pots on your kitchen windowsill,
Infuse Your Garden Flavors in Cooking and Teas Drying herbs, flowers and foliage from your garden is a great way to preserve and extend the life of your harvest, long after the growing season is
What Is Crabgrass? Crabgrass is one of the most tenacious weeds that a gardener has to contend with. Crabgrass control can feel like a running battle; with the right approach, though, you can get the
First Things First, What is Mulch? As the summer starts to wind down, it’s time to think about preparing your garden for the cool months ahead. For many gardeners, that means mulching. Mulch is
Pet Friendly Houseplants Here at Earth’s Ally, we love our plants just as much as we love our four-legged friends. Too often though, pets and plants don’t seem to mix. Many of our favorite plants
Identifying Common Garden Pests It’s frustrating when your plants show signs of infestation by pests. Nibbled leaves, tracks cut into stalks, winding tracks of brown, glimpses of the pests themselves — it all adds up
For many, organic gardens bring a feeling of happiness and accomplishment as harvest nears. Few things can be as disappointing as watching your pride and joy become a buffet for pesky bugs. Before your frustrations
How to Grow Organic for Beginners While eating organic is healthy for you and your family, it can get expensive to buy organically raised fruits and vegetables at the market. Have you ever considered starting
Recognize Common Weeds ‘There’s no such thing as a weed.’ While this organic gardening maxim holds a grain of truth, the fact is that any gardener will sometimes have to deal with plants that have
