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Keep ants and other pests away
If ants invade your garden, you don’t have to resort to chemicals. Mix equal parts vinegar and water and then spray it on infested areas. The strong smell will effectively repel these little invaders. You can also hang pieces of cloth soaked in vinegar around your garden to keep moles, rodents, or even rabbits away.
Extend the lifespan of your cut flowers
There’s nothing easier to keep a bouquet fresher for longer: add 2 tablespoons of vinegar and 1 tablespoon of sugar to 1 liter of water. Your flowers will stay beautiful longer!
Cleaning and protecting your garden tools
Do your rusty tools need a facelift? Simply soak them in pure vinegar for a few minutes before rinsing. Rust will easily disappear and extend the lifespan of your tools.
Vinegar: an effective natural fungicide
Plants with mold can be saved with a homemade solution. Boil 2 tablespoons of vinegar with chamomile tea and then spray this mixture on the affected plants. This will protect them in a natural, chemical-free way.
Even your chickens can enjoy it!
Vinegar is not only beneficial for your garden, but also for your chickens! Add a little to their water to help fight bacteria. Regularly cleaning their waterers with vinegar removes mineral deposits and prevents dirt from accumulating.
Additionally, lightly spraying your chickens’ feathers with vinegar water will protect them from parasites. Your casseroles will thank you!
A garden that thrives with a simple trick
As you can see, vinegar is a true ally for your garden. Whether it’s repelling pests, weeding, or cleaning your tools, it knows how to do it all! Why deprive yourself of it? Try these natural tricks; your garden will thank you.
