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Sprinkle baking soda around garden beds, pathways, or directly on ant hills to repel ants and roaches. Mix with sugar for a bait that lures and eliminates them naturally.
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5. 🌱 Soil pH Tester
Not sure about your soil’s acidity? Wet a small patch of soil and sprinkle baking soda on it. If it fizzes, the soil is acidic. It’s a quick DIY test to guide your soil amendments.
6. 🧼 Clean Garden Tools
Soak garden tools in a baking soda and water solution (about 1/4 cup per gallon) to disinfect and remove sap or rust. It keeps your tools clean and disease-free between uses.
7. 🍏 Preserve Cut Flowers
Extend the life of cut flowers by adding a pinch of baking soda and a spoon of sugar to the vase water. It keeps the water clean and helps flowers stay fresh longer.
8. 🐾 Repel Rabbits & Critters
Sprinkle baking soda around your garden’s perimeter. While not harmful, the scent can deter rabbits, raccoons, and other curious animals from munching on your crops.
9. 🌼 Weed Killer
For weeds growing in cracks or pathways (not in beds), sprinkle baking soda directly onto them. It dries out the foliage and discourages regrowth—an eco-friendly alternative to chemical herbicides.
10. 🍋 Clean Birdbaths & Pots
Baking soda is gentle and effective for scrubbing birdbaths, clay pots, and garden décor. It removes algae, stains, and grime without leaving toxic residues behind.
🌱 Final Thoughts
Baking soda is a gardener’s secret weapon for good reason: it’s natural, affordable, and multifunctional. Whether you’re growing veggies, tending flowers, or simply keeping your space tidy, a little sprinkle of baking soda can go a long way.
Best of all? It’s safe for your plants, pets, and the planet. 🌎💚
Would you like a printable cheat sheet of these uses or a DIY garden spray recipe card? 😊
