Baking soda can kill weeds when mixed with soap and water as a DIY solution. Use baking soda with caution as it can increase soil alkalinity, harming some plants. Alkaline soil-loving plants may ...

A lot of people may never even think to use baking soda on plants, yet it's a strange fact that a good number of gardeners trust this simple kitchen item for plant health to such an extent that they ...

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 ...

In bulk supply stores like Sam’s Club and Costco, it can be difficult to defend buying massive amounts of some grocery items for a single-family home. Who needs 13.5 pounds of any item? Sure, ...

Baking soda can be useful as a fungicide when mixed with water and sprayed on the affected plant very early in the infestation of powdery mildew. Banana peels are high in potassium, but they can also ...

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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 ...