Spring Into Vegetable Gardening
By Angelo Randaci, Earth’s Ally Horticulturist Angelo’s passion for plants has led him to explore many areas of horticulture including research, grounds management, technical training, design and nursery management. Spring is the best time to start […]
Beat the Heat with Heat Tolerant Plants
Extreme weather has dominated the news this summer. If these temperatures continue, consider planting heat tolerant plants in…
All About Thrips
Many of the most destructive insects are also the smallest. Thrips are one such small but mighty destructive pests that can cause havoc on…
Plant Heat Stress Symptoms & Prevention
What can you do for your plants when the thermometer approaches 100° F? Plant growth slows at 86° F and halts at 100° F. Plant heat stress occurs when…
Cultivating Outstanding Wildflowers in Your Garden
A number of wildflowers include the word “weed” in their common name: Joe-pye weed, butterfly weed, and ironweed to name a few. While the…
32 Ways to Promote Water Conservation in Your Garden
There are a number of different strategies we can employ to promote water conservation in our gardens starting with an understanding of…