By Kristi Waterworth Garden lore is full of interesting methods of treating and preventing diseases that no same gardener would actually try at home. Even though treating plants with hot water sounds like it should be one of those crazy home remedies, it can actually be very effective when applied properly. Hot Water and Plant Growth You’ve probably heard a lot of really unusual home remedies for pests and plant diseases (I know I have!), but using hot water on plants is actually something that works quite effectively on certain pests and pathogens. Unlike various pesticides or home remedies, hot water baths for plants can be quite safe for the plant, environment and gardener alike, provided you’re careful how you apply the water. Before we get started in all this hocus-pocus, it’s important to note the hot water effects on plant growth. When you add water that’s too hot to
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