1. Fungicide for Plants – Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 1 gallon of water to prevent fungal diseases like powdery mildew.
2. Pest Repellent – Sprinkle baking soda around plants to repel ants, aphids, and slugs.
3. Soil pH Adjustment – Use baking soda to neutralize acidic soil for plants that prefer a neutral environment, like tomatoes and beans.
4. Deodorize Compost – Reduce bad smells from your compost by sprinkling baking soda over the pile.
5. Clean Garden Tools – Make a baking soda paste to remove rust and grime from your tools.
6. Weed Control – Sprinkle baking soda into cracks in walkways or driveways to prevent weeds from growing.
7. Sweeten Tomatoes – Reduce soil acidity around tomato plants to enhance the sweetness of the fruit.
8. Freshen Planters – Eliminate odor buildup in pots by adding a sprinkle of baking soda to the soil surface.
9. Revive Roses – Mix baking soda, water, and dish soap to make a solution that prevents fungal infections on rose bushes.
10. Treat Powdery Mildew – Apply a baking soda spray to treat mildew on plants such as cucumbers and squash.
11. Keep Cut Flowers Fresh – Add a pinch of baking soda to the water in a vase to extend the life of cut flowers.
12. Natural Cleaner for Birdbaths – Scrub birdbaths with baking soda to remove algae and dirt without using chemicals.
13. Soothe Bug Bites – Mix baking soda with water to create a paste for bug bite relief after working in the garden.
14. Control Cabbage Worms – Dust cabbage leaves lightly with baking soda to deter cabbage worms from eating them.