Baking soda is used in cooking, in cosmetics and for the maintenance of the house. But what can it do for your garden? You might be surprised to find that it works wonders there too. Here is what baking soda can do to your garden.

1. Sweeter Tomatoes. Simply sprinkle it lightly onto the soil they’re in and the baking soda will be absorbed into it, lowering the acidity level of the soil and the tomatoes for a sweeter, rather than a tart flavor.

2. Give Plants a Boost. Mix together 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon clear ammonia and 1 teaspoon Epsom salt in a gallon of water. Mix well and give each plant about a quart of the solution.

3. Extend Life of Cut Flowers. Just dip the flowers into a mixture of baking soda and water.

4. Use it as a Pesticide. Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/3 cup of olive or mustard oil. Measure out 2 teaspoons of this mix and add it to 1 cup of water. Mix it well together and spray it on the infected plants.

5. Smelly compost. Use a small amount of baking soda which will eliminate the odor and prevent acidity build up.

6. Weed Killer. To fight effectively against the weeds, baking soda is best. You can sprinkle it on the tufts of weeds.

7. Test Soil pH. Take some soil on a dish and make it muddier. Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda onto the soil. If the combination bubbles, your soil is acidic.

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