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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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