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05/22/2024

This is Why You Should Put Irish Spring Soap in Your Garden!
From repelling pests to protecting your prized plants, this versatile soap offers a range of benefits without the need for harsh chemicals.
In the world of gardening, enthusiasts are always on the lookout for innovative and natural solutions to common challenges.
One unexpected ally in the pursuit of a thriving garden is the humble Irish Spring soap. Beyond its traditional role in personal hygiene, this iconic soap bar has garnered a reputation for its versatility in addressing various garden issues.
In this article, we’ll explore the surprising uses of Irish Spring soap in the garden, revealing its potential as a green thumb secret.
1. Repelling Pests
Irish Spring soap is renowned for its ability to deter certain pests due to its strong fragrance. Grate the soap into shavings and scatter them around your garden beds.
This can help repel common pests like deer, rabbits, and even certain insects. The potent scent acts as a natural deterrent, protecting your plants without resorting to harsh chemicals.
2. Protecting Bulbs and Seedlings
Newly planted bulbs and tender seedlings are vulnerable to foraging animals. Create a protective barrier by planting Irish Spring soap shavings around these susceptible areas.
The fragrance will act as a natural deterrent, discouraging animals from digging up or nibbling on your precious plants.
3. Deer and Rabbit Repellent
Deer and rabbits can wreak havoc in a garden, especially in areas with abundant wildlife. Irish Spring soap can serve as an effective deterrent against these herbivores.
Hang soap shavings in mesh bags or nylon stockings at various heights around the garden, ensuring the scent disperses and creates an invisible barrier that animals find unappealing.
4. Keeping Critters Away from Fruits
If you have fruit trees or berry bushes, you can use Irish Spring soap to discourage birds from feasting on your harvest.
Hang soap shavings in the vicinity of your fruit-bearing plants or trees to create a scent barrier that birds find unpleasant. This method is an eco-friendly alternative to nets or chemical deterrents.
5. Rodent Repellent for Gardens and Planters
Irish Spring soap can help protect your garden or container plants from rodents like mice and voles. Grate the soap and sprinkle the shavings around the base of your plants or mix them into the soil.
The strong aroma serves as a natural deterrent, discouraging rodents from approaching your garden.
6. Dealing with Squirrels
Squirrels can be both charming and problematic in a garden. To deter them from digging up bulbs or raiding bird feeders, strategically place Irish Spring soap shavings in the affected areas.
The scent will act as a deterrent without causing harm to these lively creatures.
7. Slug and Snail Control
Irish Spring soap can also assist in controlling slugs and snails, which are notorious for devouring tender plants.
Place soap shavings around vulnerable plants or create a barrier by grating the soap and forming a protective circle. The texture of the soap can deter these slimy pests and protect your garden greens.
8. Garden Tool Rust Prevention
Extend the life of your garden tools by using Irish Spring soap to prevent rust. After cleaning your tools, rub them with a bar of Irish Spring soap.
This leaves a thin layer that helps protect against moisture, reducing the risk of rust formation.
Irish Spring soap’s unexpected role as a garden ally showcases the resourcefulness of gardeners in finding natural and effective solutions.
From repelling pests to protecting your prized plants, this versatile soap offers a range of benefits without the need for harsh chemicals.
Embrace the green thumb secret of Irish Spring soap and cultivate a garden that flourishes with the beauty and resilience of nature.

05/17/2024

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Old school garden trick, but still works well. Keep your tools sharpe, clean, and rust proof! 👀👇

What You Need:
- A 5-gallon bucket
- 5 gallons of sand
- ¾ quart of motor oil

How To Use The Sand And Oil Method:
- Fill your bucket up with sand and pour motor oil on top.
- Use a hand trowel or small tool to mix the sand and oil.
- Continuously plunge your dirty tool in and out until clean.
- Tap your tool against the bucket and brush it off to remove leftover sand.

How It Works:
The coarse sand scrapes away at dirt particles on the tool with the added bonus of sharpening the edges. The sand can then be wiped off much more easily than stuck-on soil. While the sand cleans and sharpens, the oil protects the metal, preventing rusting.

Your bucket of sand and oil isn't only good for a single use. It can clean tools over and over again to keep them in pristine condition.

05/15/2024

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04/30/2024

Veggies you can grow from scraps 🥬 https://gardeningsoul.com/20-vegetables-you-can-re-grow-from-scraps

04/25/2024

Thought this was a wonderful way to garden for people who could not bend so well... ( Tip 😉Make sure the containers are food grade..)

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04/24/2024

Plants that Repel Mosquitos
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12/23/2023

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12/21/2023

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12/06/2023

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12/06/2023

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12/03/2023

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12/03/2023

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11/28/2023

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11/27/2023

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