A common homemade spray for rose bushes uses a small amount of baking soda, which acts as a preventive (not a curative) for some fungal diseases. It works by increasing the alkalinity of plant surfaces, making them inhospitable for fungal growth. Don't overdo this application, however, becau...
Combine the soap and water in a spray bottle. Spray plants thoroughly. Be sure to spray stems, and under the leaves where bugs hide. Spray early in the morning or evening so that the heat of the day does not evaporate the spray immediately and is effective longer. Where there is an int...
Although my research indicated that a soap spray will not harm beneficial insects like bees and ladybugs, you can be sure not to bother any by giving the plant a quick shake before spraying. Rinse your produce after harvesting. You can even add a drop or two more Castile Magic Soap, which...