Baking soda is every gardener’s best friend: here are 10 clever uses for it in the garden.
1. Natural fungicide: Mix baking soda with water and liquid soap to kill plants and control fungal diseases such as powdery mildew.
2. Weed Killer: Apply baking soda directly to weeds in the garden to kill them without harming surrounding plants.
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4. Soil Improvement: Baking soda can be used to improve highly acidic soil and improve the growing environment.
5. Tomato Drink: Sprinkle baking soda around tomato plants to reduce the acidity of the soil, making the tomatoes sweeter.
6. Composting: Speed up composting with baking soda to make the environment more alkaline.
7. Odors: Neutralizes odors in environments such as compost and baking soda.
8. Cleaning Tools: Clean growing tools by wiping them with baking soda to remove dirt and rust.
9. Germination of Seeds: Soak the seeds in baking soda solution before planting.
10. Ant control: Control ants by creating a barrier with baking soda around plants or ant trails.
