Whether you use it for your baby or for yourself, you probably have a little bit of baby powder at home, and you are probably not too sure what to do with it. Did you know that it can be extremely helpful in your garden? Discover all the various ways to use this powder on your plants and prepare yourself to frequently add it to your gardening routine. Here is why you should really use baby powder in your garden.
1. Say goodbye to insects
Sure, ants are not the worst enemy you can find in your garden but they are still quite annoying. Thankfully, baby powder can help! Sprinkle some around your house and around the various points of entry like your doors and windows. Ants hate this product and they will turn away immediately.
2. Ward off aphids from your bushes
Just like ants, aphids are not great fans of this products and will have a tendency of running away from it. Aphids will stay as far away as the ants!
3. A solution against beetles
The harmful powers of baby powder are not limited to ants; another problematic and very common insect also hates this product: the beetle. Use it to prevent beetles from destroying leaves and from munching on your plants. Sprinkle the powder on the leaves after every rainfall.
4. Here is how to get rid of small animals
Rodents can also be quite harmful to your garden. Raccoons look like small burglars and they play their role very well during the night when your plants are not looked after.
5. Don’t be scared of having rabbits anymore
Rabbits are one of the most persistent animals since they always come back. If you sprinkle some powder on your plants, you will discourage them from eating your plants and young seedlings.
6. For your gloves
Your fruit, flowers and vegetables aren’t the only ones that will benefit from this powder in your gardening routine. You can add some powder inside your gloves before you put them on. They will slip on much more easily and at the end of the day, your hands will be very soft.
7. For your tools
Prevent your shovels, your trimmers and other tools from giving you blisters. The powder will help prevent injuries and give you more control.
8. Refresh your shoes
Freshen your shoes with this product. Just add a little bit inside your shoes so they absorb the humidity and prevent your shoes from stinking and they will also eliminate mould.
Sources:
- Tiphero
- Bold Sky
- DIY EVerywhere
- Reader’s Digest
- Garden Guides
