Gardening And Lawn:The Best Tips

Well guys this may sound unbelievable but its all true. Did you know the power behind vinegar, and what it can do for your lawn and garden no! I guess not, just think about all that money that you'll be saving when it come to buying those expensive chemical to keep your garden and lawn looking beautiful. I am going to give you some great tips that has all been tested by me of course and it works. Enjoy!!!                

Did you know that vinegar can be useful in many different and wonderful ways than one weather it's used inside or outside of your home. Vinegar can be a great alternative for toxic chemicals, it can control weeds, pests, and disease in both your garden and lawn. For example, vinegar (especially apple cider vinegar) is the key ingredient for organic herbicides and fertilizers.
This article has amazing tips on how you can care your lawn and garden by using vinegar for outdoors activities and also maintenance projects. Vinegar can do wonders for your lawn and garden.
 
For Gardening:
Removing stains that develop into clay flowerpots by making a mixture of 2/3 cold water and 1/3 vinegar then pour it into the pot and let it sit for about an hour or so and then wash with soap and water, and then rinse thoroughly.

Vinegar is a great substitute for those expensive chemical that you buy at the stores. A squirt of vinegar may help invigorate your plant and it will also be more resistant to disease and pests in your lawn and garden. To do that mix 1 ounce vinegar with a gallon compost tea, use it regularly to spray your garden plants and lawn.
 
Controlling Fungal Diseases
To control black spots or other fungal diseases just mix 3 tablespoons natural apple cider vinegar in 1 gallon water. Fill garden sprayer with the mixture, and spray the roses daily .

You can also clean your plant if the seedlings began to mold while starting them in a damp medium, just use a solution of 1 part vinegar to 9 parts water, and then transfer them to a new container. Remember to spritz seeds regularly with this diluted mixture while awaiting germination.

To get rid of weeds between the cracks on the sidewalks and your driveways boil 1 quart water, then add 2 tablespoons salt and 5 tablespoons vinegar. While its still hot, carefully pour mixture directly onto weeds.
 
Pest Control
Vinegar can be a handy asset when it comes to fighting pests in your lawn or garden such as ants and worms. You might be able to stop a troop of ants from marching into your house, by finding where they are entering and wipe the areas with undiluted vinegar. Spray vinegar in the areas where you see them constantly such as on thresholds, near sinks, or near appliances.
Animals
Cats can wreak havoc on your garden if they use it as their litter box. By soaking wads of newspaper in vinegar, and scatter them in areas where the cats have been you might be able to control this. The vinegar smell can help to discourage the cats repeating visits.
 
Insects
If you want your garden and lawn free from all insects:
Cockroaches: A squirt of some white vinegar from a spray bottle to stop a cockroach long enough to be captured and disposed of properly.
Slugs: Like to feed on gardens especially at nights or on cloudy, or damp days. To get rid of them, dilute vinegar with some water into a spray bottle. Spraying the slugs directly in order to kill them with this mixture.
 
Camping Trip
When you are camping out, you may need to bring the items that do more than one thing. Make sure to add vinegar to your list.
Cleaning canvas tents or other canvas materials, dip a bristle scrub brush in some warm water, spray white vinegar on the area and then brush away. To get rid of mildew, spray white vinegar on the areas then gently wipe with piece of cloth and leave it in the sun to dry.
Vinegar is not only used for getting rid of insects, pests, and fungal disease on your lawn and garden but it can also be used around the house and for cleaning other things. Use undiluted vinegar to get rid of mildew smells from your picnic jugs and coolers. Rinse thoroughly after washing with soap and water for the best results.

If you rub a freshly caught fish with vinegar before cleaning and scaling it. The scaling should be easier, and the vinegar is going to help control the fishy odor on your hands.
Plastic tarps or outdoor equipment coverings can be made antistatic when you clean them with a mixture of a tablespoon of vinegar to a gallon of water. In the process it will also reduce the amount of dust attracted to the plastic covering.

For protecting your lawn and garden vinegar is a versatile in many ways than one.

Laundry Secret Tips

 

White fabric can turn yellow for any number of reasons detergents plastic storage containers the oils in your skin or simply old age. To keep your old linen white boil a pot of water with ¼ cup dishwasher detergent then pour it on the linens and let it sit overnight. Rinse then wash as usual. The whitening powers of the dishwasher soap will restore the brightness to your whites.

Restore and keeping the brightness

In order to keep your white tablecloth or other cotton item that has turned yellow over time you can bring it back to its original brightness with baking soda and salt. Just bring a gallon of water to a boil remove the tablecloth from the heat stir in ¼ cup each baking soda and salt, and then add the fabric to the mixture. Let it soak for about an hour. Then rinse and launder as usual.

The best time to add detergent

Without order, we have chaos! Make sure to add the detergent at the proper point when doing your laundry. Your clothes will get cleaner if you turn the washer on while it’s empty and add the detergent immediately. Let it dissolve and mix with the water before you add your dirty clothes. Putting detergent onto your clothes that are still dry can cause dyes to fade and stains to crop up.

Saving the colors

You should always separate the darker clothes from the whiter ones when washing. Slight fading can add up over time to turn an elegant suit into a sloppy one.

Over doing dry-cleaning

Just when you’re done patting yourself on the back for getting your dry cleaning done on time here is news flashes don’t overdo it or you’ll risk damaging the fabric of your favorite outfits. Jacket suits for example usually only need to be dry clean once every three months.

Does Temperature Matter?

No matter what temperature you choose to wash your clothes in always use cold water in the rinse cycle. The cold water help the clothes to retain their color and shape and you’ll save money and energy by not taxing your water heater.

Add vinegar to the water

If you suspect the rinse cycle isn’t getting all the soap out of your clothes add ½ cup apple cider vinegar while they are rinsing. The vinegar will dissolve the alkalinity in the detergent as well as give your clothes a pleasant fragrance.

Weird but true

If your socks get discolored here is what you can do to get them to return to its original color. Just boil them in a pot of water with a few slices of lemon; you’ll be surprise to see the difference when you take it out of the water.  

Vinegar Is Not Only Used For Cooking

To be perfectly honest with you guys I never in my wildest dream knew that vinegar could do all these thing that I have listed below. But now that  I know I just thought that I should spread the word so I hope that you'll enjoy these tips.

These tips reveals the secrets of how useful vinegar can be around the house. Vinegar prevents and removes stains and refreshing your home at the same time. Below are some miracles that you have never known about that vinegar could do and more. By doing some experiment I found out many things that vinegar is helpful with including your health.
 Blanket Fluffier
Before  using your wooden or cotton blankets when the whether becomes cold wash them in the gentle cycle with 2 1/2 cups of white vinegar. It will leave them fluffy and soft as new.
Tar stains removal
Tar stains are very hard to remove but by using a little vinegar can be a big help. If your clothes is stained by tar try pouring a few drops of white vinegar on the stain and wash it as usual you will be amazed. We've also had luck removing gas, coffee, soda and other fruits stains with vinegar.
Brighten cloudy glass
If your glasses are beginning to develop a fine film due to too many trips through the dish washer soak them in a bath of worm vinegar for an hour. The results is amazing.
Not only does it clean your glasses but it can get rid of stains form your suede too. Simply dip an old tooth brush in white vinegar and gently brush over the grease.
How to wash your new jeans
Every time we buy a new jeans just wash them in white vinegar mixed with worm water. why? It will remove their stiffness and make sure they stay color-fast. Just throw them in the wash 10 fluid ounce of vinegar and your usual amount of soap.  You can also add other clothes with it too.
Underarm stains
When dealing with stains left by sweat or deodorant we always turn to vinegar. Soak underarm areas in vinegar for-about 10 minutes before washing and the yellow stain and also the smell will be gone by the time you rinse them. If this doesn't work then use baking soda paste and vinegar together  before washing.
Help your black pants to keep its color
Are your black pants color fading vinegar can be used for keeping your black pants form losing its color. Vinegar can be used to keep you black pants stay black after every wash. Just put in a least a cup of white vinegar before putting your pants into the water. The vinegar will help your black pants keep its color.
White marks on your clothes
When you let down hems on your clothes such as skirts, dresses and pants there is often a white mark whee the fabric was turned up. In order to get rid of it, first worm up your iron and then use a old toothbrush dipped in white vinegar that has been diluted with a small amount of water to over the mark. Then press with the iron. The mark will eventually come put right before your eyes. If incase it doesn't come out the first time just repeat the process until it does.

Juicy Tips For Fish Lovers

(Ever since I can remember I always enjoy eating sea food. Fish was one of my favorite dish. So when it comes to fish I am always ready the only thing that I really didn't like was getting rid of the fish smell I have listed a few tips that I hope you will enjoy reading)

When you are dealing with fish you must remember that you have to also deal with the smell too. These tips will help you to deal with those smelly seafood.

Scaling Fish

If you are gutsy enough to scale your own fish rub white vinegar on the scales let the fish sit for about 10 minutes and then they’ll rub right off. Put the fish in a large plastic bag first hold it by the tail to prevent the scales from flying all over your kitchen.                    

Get Rid Of Fish Odor

Before handling fish rub your hands with lemon juice and you won’t have to deal with the fish smell for the rest of the day. After frying fish put a little white vinegar into the pan to help get rid of the odor on the surface.

Marinate Your Fish

If you are grilling a thick fish steak marinate them for 15 minutes in lemon or lime juice before cooking. The acid from the juice “cooks “the flesh will cook a bit faster, cutting down on the time it takes to cook and your fish is less likely to dry out.

Cornflake Your Fish

If you want your fish with a crunch to the bite and with less calories well, here is what you should do. Use cornflakes instead of breadcrumbs t coat your fish fillets. Not only does the cornflake contain fewer calories than the breadcrumbs but they are less absorbent and it will come out a bit lighter in color and the fish won’t absorb too much oil.

Dry Fish Fries Better

When we are frying fish be sure the surface of the fish is dry before putting it into the oil. Moisture can cool the oil down and make the fish cook unevenly.

For Coking Fish Quick & Easy

Our favorite way to prepare fish is also super quick and tasty. Wrap your fillets individually in foil adding a bit of chopped onion salt and pepper a spring of dill and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake for approximately 30 minutes in a 350F oven then unwrap for a tender flavorful dinner.