Modern beans are resistant to most plant diseases.
Cutworms, cabbage worms, beetles and gnats are just a few of the pests that can harm your garden. Another common problem in the garden is fungus, particularly powdery mildew, a plant disease that produces grayish-white spots that resemble powder. While a pesticide spray may be used to rid your garden of these problems, a healthier, environmentally friendly option would be to use a home remedy made with baking soda. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Fill a spray bottle with 1 qt. of hot tap water. The water temperature needs to be hot in order to dissolve the baking soda.
2. Pour 1 tbsp. of baking soda into the spray bottle containing the hot water.
3. Measure 1 tsp. of liquid dishwashing soap, and add it to the baking soda and water mixture. The dish washing soap is important to include because it will help the baking soda and water stick to the plant leaves and flower petals.
4. Close the spray bottle. Be sure the spray bottle cap is on tightly. Shake vigorously to ensure the baking soda, soap and water are mixed well.
5. Spray each plant in your garden once every two weeks with the baking soda mixture to keep your garden free of harmful insects like mealy bugs and aphids, as well as fungi such as powdery mildew and black spot.
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