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Introduction:
Baking soda is a humble kitchen ingredient with powerful gardening applications. From natural pest control to soil improvement, this budget-friendly powder can enhance plant health, boost crop flavor, and help maintain your gardening tools. Discover ten brilliant, natural ways to use baking soda and take your garden care to the next level.
Ingredients:
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
Water
Mild liquid soap (e.g., castile or dish soap)
Flour (for pest deterrent)
A small spray bottle
Scrubbing brush or sponge
Gardening gloves
How to make:
Here’s how to apply baking soda for different gardening uses:
Natural Fungicide
Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1 quart of water, and a few drops of liquid soap.
Spray the mixture on affected leaves to treat fungal diseases like powdery mildew.
Weed Killer
Sprinkle baking soda directly onto unwanted weeds, especially in sidewalk cracks or borders.
Avoid overuse near plants you want to keep.
Pest Deterrent
Combine baking soda and flour in equal parts.
Dust this mixture on leaves to deter cabbage worms and aphids naturally.
Soil Amendment
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