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