Baking Soda, Armyworms, and Home Remedies for Lawn Care

Baking Soda for Fungus

Mix ¼ cup baking soda per gallon water. Spray on affected areas. For black mold on grass, try 1 cup chlorine bleach per gallon water (test small area first).

Armyworm Control

Scout for caterpillars. On an organic lawn, natural predators (toads, lizards, birds) usually control them. If needed, release purchased lizards or hand‑pick.

Other Home Remedies

• Vinegar on driveway cracks (hot day, soak roots).
• Apple cider vinegar (1 tsp/gal) for houseplants.
• Hydrogen peroxide (½ tsp/vase) keeps cut flowers fresh.
• Cedar bark mulch repels fleas, ticks.
• Lava sand, alfalfa meal broadcast for nutrients.
• Alfalfa tea (1 cup/5 gal water, steep overnight) for plants.
• Corn gluten meal (10–15 lbs/1,000 sq ft) for weeds and fungus.

Watering Rule

Water deeply (6+ inches) once weekly to encourage deep roots and prevent thatch.