15 top gardening hacks
Recipe: Dissolve 2 tablespoons of sugar in a quart of water and spray on plants infested with aphids.
Why It Works: Sugar water can attract beneficial insects like ladybugs, which feed on aphids and help control their population.
14. Chamomile Tea for Seedlings
Recipe: Brew a cup of chamomile tea, let it cool, and use it to water seedlings.
Why It Works: Chamomile tea has natural antifungal properties that can help prevent damping-off disease and other fungal issues in young plants.
15. Baking Soda for Sweeter Tomatoes
Recipe: Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda on the soil around your tomato plants.
Why It Works: Baking soda reduces soil acidity, which can lead to sweeter tomatoes by reducing the plant’s absorption of acidic compounds.
Each of these hacks offers a simple yet effective way to improve your gardening practices. Try incorporating a few (or all) into your routine and watch as your garden flourishes. Happy gardening!
