+1 Bonus Root Health Trick!
1. Baking Soda for Bigger Blooms
Baking soda raises soil pH, reducing acidity — ideal for flowers like hydrangeas, begonias, and geraniums.
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Bloom boost: 1 tbsp baking soda + 1 gallon water → apply monthly.
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Fungal spray: 1 tsp baking soda + 1 qt water + drops of dish soap.
2. Epsom Salt for Lush Greenery
Packed with magnesium, Epsom salt promotes green leaves and stronger growth.
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Spray 2 tbsp Epsom salt in 1 gallon water every 2 weeks.
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Sprinkle dry around tomatoes and peppers monthly.
3. Coffee Grounds to Feed Soil
Rich in nitrogen, used coffee grounds enhance soil fertility and drainage.
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Sprinkle directly or compost it.
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Acts as a slug/snail repellent too!
4. Eggshells for Calcium Boost
Crushed eggshells add calcium, helping prevent issues like blossom end rot.
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Crush, dry, and mix into soil or compost.
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Sharp edges repel slugs and snails.
5. Vinegar as Natural Weed Killer
White vinegar burns weeds without toxic chemicals.
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For stronger mix: 1 gal vinegar + 1 cup salt + 1 tbsp dish soap.
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Use carefully—it kills everything it touches.
6. Banana Peels to Feed Roses
Loaded with potassium, banana peels encourage stronger blooms.
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Bury chopped peels near rose roots.
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Or steep in water for DIY banana fertilizer tea.
7. Dish Soap for Pest Control
Mild dish soap dissolves insect shells.
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Mix 1 tbsp soap in 1 qt water and spray pests like aphids or mites.
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Test on small areas first.
8. Cinnamon for Fungus & Ants
Cinnamon’s antifungal properties prevent damping-off in seedlings.
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Dust soil or affected areas.
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Sprinkle around beds to repel ants.
9. Aspirin to Boost Immunity
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