As autumn's chilly embrace takes hold, green-fingered Brits are on the hunt for ways to shield their beloved plants from the season's fungal foes.
Powdery mildew is the usual suspect, threatening to blight gardens unchecked. But fear not, a humble cupboard hero comes to the rescue: baking soda. With Google searches for "Autumn gardening" skyrocketing by 183 per cent in the past month, it's clear that the nation is gearing up to guard their green spaces against the impending cold.
Experts at metals4U have dished out some top-notch gardening tips using items you'll likely find in your home. To fend off those pesky plant diseases, here's what you need to do: whisk together one tablespoon of baking soda and half a teaspoon of liquid soap into one gallon of water.
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Give your plants a good spritz with this concoction once a week, making sure every leaf gets a look-in. For peak performance, pick a dry day for application to let the mix work its magic pre-rainfall. This nifty natural fix tweaks the pH on the plant's surface, throwing a spanner in the works for any loitering fungal spores. And the cherry on top?
Baking soda is a non-toxic, eco-friendly alternative to harsh chemical fungicides, keeping your pets and kiddos safe. With Britons more determined than ever to keep their gardens thriving through winter's bite, savvy solutions like this baking soda spray are fast becoming the go-to, reports the Express.
Not only does it work wonders, but it's also a cost-effective and eco-friendly method to keep your plants thriving during the autumn season.
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