Baking soda can be found in almost every home, and it seems there’s no end to the clever ways that you can use baking soda around the house. This inexpensive and environmentally-friendly lifesaver has far more uses than most we realize – and many of those uses extend well beyond your backyard. It has so many benefits when used in the garden and you certainly stand to benefit a lot from its usage.
Having a clean and nice garden is definitely a great idea, that’s why I found tips on how to use baking soda in your garden Check these clever hacks out!
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Houseplant Cleaner
Found from Balcony Garden Weed
Cleaning regularly your houseplant’s leaves helps with photosynthesis. Adding a pinch of baking soda to your water cleaner can totally make your plant glow anew.
Make a Non-Toxic Fungicide
Found from Gardening Soul
If you want a non-toxic way to get rid of fungi, then try this super easy formula. Just mix 4 teaspoons of baking soda with a gallon of water and you have a perfect solution. It’s so simple.
Sweeten Your Tomatoes
Found from Creekline House
It might come as a surprise that you can use baking soda for sweetening your tomatoes but it works! It’s incredibly simple, you just need to sprinkle the baking soda on the plants and your tomatoes will start to sweeten over time.
Remove Powdery Mildew
Found from DIY Home Life
Having powdery mildew on your plants is a pain and it looks disgusting and awful. Thankfully with just a tablespoon of baking soda and a 2 ½ part of horticultural oil with a gallon of water, it comes fast.
Kills Cabbage Worm
Found from DIY Home Life
Say goodbye to these stubborn insects by applying a mix of an equal part of flour and baking soda to your plants.
For Testing Soil Acidity
Found from Creekline House
Here’s a quick hack to test your soil acidity. Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda on the ground and test the acidity level, if it bubbles, your soil is acidic.
Weed Killer!
Found from DIY Home Life
Now, this is my favorite! Just pour baking soda in a thick layer into cracks on a sidewalks or patios. The baking soda will kill weeds that have already sprouted and will prevent new ones coming up! This is really amazing and non-toxic!
Garden Cleaner
Found from Almanac
Clean your garden’s pots by using baking soda. These homemade cleaners are simple and a great way to save money and keep things non-toxic.
Extend Flower Life
Found from Wikihow
Want your bouquets to last longer? Me too. Try putting a pinch of salt mixed with a baking soda to your favorite vase. Let’s keep those lovely blooms lovely for a long time.
By now you probably know that a humble box of baking soda can go well beyond your kitchen cabinet and do some pretty amazing things to your garden. It’s a safe alternative to harsh, chemical-laden cleaners you could use, and a box generally costs less than a $1 at the supermarket. You’re saving pennies and helping the environment! So start applying these tips and let me know what you think in the comments.
Chasing Foxes was started in 2016 as a way for Grace and her husband, Silas, to start traveling. However, they started to realize that they had a passion for improving themselves, and wanted to help others level up their lives as well. So whether it's with cooking, travel, or staying healthy, they want to help you better your life bit by bit, as they do the same.
