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Earth’s Ally is a non-selective, ready-to-use Weed & Grass Killer. Powered by sea salt, the Earth’s Ally formula quickly kills common weeds to the root and offers a safer alternative to harsh synthetic chemicals when used as directed. Earth’s Ally kills common weeds, including broadleaf, crabgrass, dandelion, clover, ivy, chickweed and many more. It is less effective on weeds with woody stems, such as some ivies. When used as directed, Earth’s Ally delivers visible results in 3 hours and has been proven to kill weeds to the root, so you won’t end up treating the same weed repeatedly.


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Balsam pear, bitter melon, bitter gourd, bitter squash

Before

After: 24 hours after being treated with Earth's Ally Weed & Grass Killer


Botanical name: Momordica charantia

Originally native to: Africa, Tropical Asia, Australasia, Pacific

Currently found in: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Texas

Description: Vigorous, tendril-bearing annual vine of the cucumber family that will rapidly grow up to 12-20' long in a single growing season. Frost tender. Yellow flowers and bright red seeds, which attract birds.

Application Tips:

  • Momordica charantia is easiest to treat when a small, young plant
  • Once it reaches 1' in size, pull by hand before applying Earth's Ally Weed & Grass Killer
  • Make sure to saturate the root thoroughly; just applying to the vine won't be enough

Notes:

  • Believed to have some medicinal uses, which has contributed to it's spread.

Warnings:

  • Can be toxic to humans, especially the red seeds for children.
  • Per UF IFAS, considered a Category 2 invasive plant species.

Hyssop spurge

Before

After: 24 hours after being treated with Earth's Ally Weed & Grass Killer


Botanical name: Euphorbia hyssopifolia

Originally native to: South America to the lower United States

Currently found in: Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, South Carolina, Texas, Utah

Description: Spurges are summer annual weeds that flourish in warm weather. In warmer climates, some can persist into late fall. Plants have long, smooth, branched stems--often red and color--and a stout taproot. Flowers in summer and early fall, then dies after frost. Exudes a milky sap when stems or leave are broken. Because spurges flower when young and have little or no seed dormancy, weed populations can increase rapidly. 

Application tips:

  • Treat early and often to prevent spread
  • Thoroughly saturate the entire plant, but espeically the taproot

Notes:

  • Used medicinally
  • Pollinator-friendly

Warnings:

  • Can be toxic to humans

Spreading dayflower

Before

After: 48 hours after being treated with Earth's Ally Weed & Grass Killer

 

Botanical name: Commelina diffusa

Originally native to: Asia, tropical Africa, and the Australasia region

Currently found in: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia

Description: Spreading dayflower is a creeping annual herb. Plants are common in turfgrass in sandy soil. Seeds germinate in spring and plants will grow and bloom until frost in colder areas. Plants reproduce by seed and stolons, which root at the nodes.  

Application tips:

  • Be sure to spray all rooted portions of the plant for control or repeat applications may be necessary.

Notes:

  • Has medicinal uses
  • Can be used to create a dye for painting

Warnings: