24.06.2024
Baking soda is a gardener’s best friend: here are 10 clever uses in the garden.
- Natural Fungicide: Mix baking soda with water and liquid soap to spray on plants to fight fungal diseases like powdery mildew.
- Weed Killer: Apply baking soda directly to garden weeds to kill them without harming surrounding plants.
- Pest Deterrent: A mixture of baking soda and flour can deter pests like cabbage worms and aphids when sprinkled on plants.
- Soil Amendment: Baking soda can be used to neutralize overly acidic soil, improving the environment for plant growth.
- Tomato Sweetener: Sprinkle baking soda around tomato plants to decrease soil acidity, resulting in sweeter tomatoes.
- Compost Improver: Speed up the composting process by making the environment more alkaline with baking soda.
- Odor Absorber: Neutralize odors in areas like compost bins by sprinkling baking soda.
- Tool Cleaner: Clean garden tools by rubbing them with a baking soda paste to remove dirt and rust.
- Seed Germination: Improve seed germination by soaking them in a baking soda solution before planting.
- Ant Repellent: Deter ants by creating barriers with baking soda around plants or ant trails. B