Gelatin with sugar:

Use 1 tsp per gallon of water for helping plants maintain green foilage and as a fertilizer to all plants. This mixture will assist all seedlings in their growth.
 

Cotton Bedsheets:

Use as a landscaping fabric to control weeds. They are eventually biodegradable, fight weeds and allow water to the soil. Any color will work, but if you use a color that you do not wish to show, just use a mulch to cover it up.
 

Planting peas:

Soak peas 24 hours before planting in the soil to increase emergence. Also plant near a semi-shade tree at the base for decorative touches and growth. Keep peas mulched at the base of the plant to retain moisture. Peas prefer cooler weather unless you plant heat resistant peas.
 

Match sticks:

Lay two un-lit match sticks in ground with pepper roots to provide sulfur needed by the plant. This aids in growth and production of peppers.
 

Regular Soda Pop:

Spray once a month with soda for peppers and anything else in the pepper family. This is the same as a plant food for them.

Tin Cans:

Cut ends out of cans and stick into ground near plants. Leave at least ½ - ¾ of the can sticking up out of ground. Fill with water during dry seasons to keep plants healthy and happy.

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