Baking soda is a gardener’s best friend: here are 10 smart uses in the garden

  • Keep animals away: Mix 1 liter of water, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of baking soda and a few drops of liquid soap in a spray bottle. Spray the garden every three days to repel insects.
  • Get rid of ants: Mix 5 teaspoons of baking soda, 5 teaspoons of powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of water. Pour over the anthills to eliminate them.
  • Get rid of cabbage worms: Mix equal parts flour and baking soda, and sprinkle on affected plants.
  • Clean garden decorations: Sprinkle baking soda on decorative objects and wipe them with a damp cloth.
  • Clean plant leaves: Use a mixture of water and baking soda to clean plant leaves, leaving them healthy and shiny.
  • Improve the flavor of vegetables: Sprinkle baking soda on the soil around plants like tomatoes for less acidic soil and tastier fruits.
  • Watering flowers: Add baking soda to the watering can for brighter, healthier flowers.
  • Increase the lifespan of flowers: Place the flowers in a vase with water, salt and baking soda to improve their appearance and duration.
  • Get rid of fungus and mold: Spray affected areas with water and baking soda to combat fungus and mold.
  • Eliminate weeds: Apply a thick paste of baking soda in the cracks of the garden path to get rid of weeds.

These uses for baking soda are inexpensive, safe, and effective in keeping your garden healthy and pest-free.

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