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Weeds will wilt with 35p 3-ingredient homemade spray – no baking soda
A garden designer praised one household item for its versatility, and when mixed with two other ingredients, it can effectively remove garden weeds.
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Unlocking Your Garden's Potential: Surprising Uses for White Vinegar
Gardening enthusiasts are discovering the versatile power of white vinegar, a common household item, for various garden applications. 'Gardening with Ish', a popular online gardening personality, recently shared several innovative uses for this inexpensive liquid. According to 'Gardening with Ish', white vinegar can serve as an effective natural pest repellent. By mixing equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle and applying it around garden borders (avoiding direct contact with plants), gardeners can deter common pests such as ants, mealybugs, and even cats, which are known to dislike the scent. The vinegar disrupts the pheromone trails of insects, causing confusion and encouraging them to seek other areas. For those battling stubborn weeds, a homemade weed spray can be concocted with white vinegar, a tablespoon or two of salt, and a drop of washing-up liquid. This mixture, when sprayed directly onto weed foliage, can yield results within hours. Additionally, rusty gardening tools, often left exposed to the elements, can be revitalized by soaking them in white vinegar overnight, which helps break down rust, restoring them to a near-new condition. Furthermore, white vinegar can aid in plant health by combating fungal infections like powdery mildew. A diluted solution of just under a tablespoon of vinegar per liter of water can be sprayed on affected plants. This mixture disrupts the pH balance of the fungal infection, making the environment inhospitable for its growth. 'Gardening with Ish' advises using this treatment sparingly, ideally once a week, as excessive vinegar can be detrimental to plants. Lastly, a small amount of white vinegar added to water can help keep cut flowers looking fresh for longer.
