You'll be surprised by just how useful this baking and cleaning agent can be in the maintenance of your garden ...

Before you add baking soda, banana peels or coffee grounds to your plants, here's what you should know.

A baking soda paste can help soothe irritation from bug bites and stings. Use a tablespoon of baking soda and add just enough water to make a thick paste, then apply. Wash it off after 10 minutes.