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What is the difference between garden vinegar and household vinegar?

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They're the same kind of vinegar. The articles usually specify distilled white vinegar, which is usually considered plain vinegar. It is useful for household, laundry, cooking, and gardening applications.

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Will vinegar get rid of tomato grubs?

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No. Try planting basil around your tomatoes. Kill the grubs when you see them.

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How do I get rid of a caterpillar?

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You can remove the caterpillar to a new plant or spray the plant with a bit of salt water.

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Will vinegar help control acids?

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Vinegar is an acid, so probably not. To control acid, you want a base. Baking soda is a decent, mild base.

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Will this harm my tomatoes or budding plants?

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Yes, it could.

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Will vinegar hurt my okra plant?

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Probably not, although, you should probably do some research on the plant and check if there are any chemical or physical reactions that could harm your okra.

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My soil smells like I added too much vinegar. What can I do to reduce it so my plants don't die?

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I would add about a tablespoon of lime around each plant. You can also use baking soda, but the lime gives the plant a boost of calcium.

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Can I spray vinegar water on my houseplants to kill the gnats?

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No. The vinegar's acid will destroy the leaves and dry the roots.

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Can I spray vinegar spray around blooming peas?

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As long as you do not get any vinegar on the plants. It is destructive to the leaves and root structure.

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Will vinegar kill strawberry plants?

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Yes, vinegar will kill all plants except trees. It is a great all-purpose herbicide.

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