Baking soda:
It is a gardener’s best friend. Here are 10 great uses in the garden.

1. Natural fungicide: Mix baking soda with water and liquid soap to spray plants and combat fungal diseases such as powdery mildew.
2. Grass Killer: Directly apply baking soda on garden weeds to kill them without harming surrounding plants.
3. Pest Deterrent: A mixture of baking soda and flour can deter pests such as cabbage worms and cabbage worms when dusted on plants.
4. Soil amendment: Baking soda can be used to neutralize overly acidic soil, improving the environment for plant growth.
5. Tomato Sweetener: Sprinkle baking soda around tomato plants to decrease soil acidity, resulting in sweeter tomatoes.
6. Compost Improver: Speeds up the composting process by making the environment more alkaline with baking soda.
7. Odor Absorber: Neutralize odors in areas like compost bins by sprinkling baking soda.
8. Tool Cleaner: Clean gardening tools by exfoliating them with a baking soda paste to remove dirt and rust.
9. Seed Germination: Improve seed germination by soaking seeds in a baking soda solution before planting.
10. Ant Repellent: Deter ants by creating barriers with baking soda around plants or trails.