Organic Gardening Tips

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 over. Dried herbs and dried flowers can look extremely attractive and keep your home smelling fresh. Homegrown and dried herbs add more flavor…

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 better of this common nuisance plant. What Is Crabgrass?  Crabgrass is the common name for Panicum sanguinale, a…

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. First Things First, What is Mulch?   Mulch is a layer of organic material placed on top of the soil, such as grass clippings…

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 species are poisonous to cats and dogs, as are many common plant treatments. Read on to learn about…

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 to bad news for the gardener. When your plants are looking the worse for wear, it is essential to…

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 over pest control mount, consider deploying some strategic, natural deterrents as a pre-emptive strike.  Instead…