Organic Tonics for Lawncare, Gardening, and Pest Control

Jerry Baker has written numerous books about using organic methods for lawn & garden enhancement. The most important tool for content delivery is the hose end sprayer. This sprayer allows all of the liquid organic compounds to mix with the water from the water hose at a pre-determined rate. Jerry recommends using a 20 gallon hose-end sprayer. (See more of Jerry Baker’s Gardening Books & Gardening Dvds)

Product Description
Gilmore Gardening Innovation Professional Hose-End Sprayer No Pre-Mixing Needed Brass Mixing Head - 16 mixing ratios. Sprays up to 100 gallons. - Heavy duty zinc handle. - Built-in anti-siphon prevents back-flow. - 3 easy steps. Fill bottle. Set Dial. Spray. - Mixes from 1 teaspoon to 10 tablespoons per gallon. - Unused chemical can be returned to original container. - Operates on water pressure 40 to 60 PSI. **Note, Orders of 10 or more for this item require Special Accommodations requiring additional days to ship and are not refundable.

Now before you go off and spray everything into oblivion, I would recommend that you check out Jerry’s Blog and a few of his books. For example, Jerry talked about the importance of using the right dish washing liquid:

Dishwashing Soap 101

I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating: Whenever you’re shopping for dishwashing liquid to use in your yard or garden, make sure you choose a brand that’s made with pure, mild soap. Avoid any product that contains detergents or degreasing agents. They can harm your grass (or any other plants that they touch). And whatever you do, avoid all products that boast their antibacterial prowess. Not only will they damage your greenery, but they’ll also kill off good bacteria along with the bad – and that can cause big trouble.

There is one exception to this rule, and that is when the soapy solution will not come in contact with valuable plants. If you’re aiming to destroy weeds, clean inanimate objects, or kill pests that you’ve removed from your plants, feel free to use any kind of soap or detergent you have on hand – and make the “medicine” as strong as you like.

Organic Recipes

All-Season Green-Up Tonic

1 can of beer
1 cup of ammonia
1/2 cup of dish washing liquid
1/2 cup of liquid lawn food
1/2 cup molasses or corn syrup

Instructions: Mix all of the ingredients in a bucket, and pour into your 20 gallon hose-end sprayer. Apply to everything in your yard to the point or run-off every 3 weeks, in the morning, throughout the growing season.

All-Season Clean-Up Tonic

1 cup of dishwashing liquid,
1 cup of antiseptic mouthwash, and
1 cup of tobacco tea*

* Tobacco Tea ::  To make tobacco tea, place half a handful of chewing tobacco in an old nylon stocking, and soak it in a gallon of hot water until the mixture is dark brown.

Instructions ::  Mix all of the ingredients in your 20 gallon hose-end sprayer, filling the balance of the sprayer jar with warm water. Apply to your entire yard to the point of run-off every 2 weeks, in the evening, to discourage insects and prevent disease.

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