Gardening lore is full of testimonials about using household products to solve problems with your plants. While baking soda is often touted as an easy DIY aid for your plants, it isn't a cure-all and ...

Baking soda can sweeten tomatoes and deter pests, but must be used sparingly to avoid harming plants. A light sprinkle around the base wards off slugs, ants, and aphids, and a diluted spray mix helps ...

Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, isn’t just for the kitchen—it’s a versatile ally in the garden. From controlling fungal infections like powdery mildew to adjusting soil pH for acid-sensitive ...

Using household items, you can easily fortify your plants without spending a fortune on special products. These natural ...

As the autumn months draw near, there are numerous tasks that need completing - and plenty of jobs require attention in the garden as well. You might not be aware of it, but one thing you may wish to ...

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