Cola might be some people’s favourite drink, it can actually be used in the garden for a multitude of purposes. From pest control to compost, there are plenty of uses for the fizzy drink in the garden.

Pests

Slugs are a major problem for gardeners as they eat the foliage of crops and flowers.

They can also make their way into homes, leaving silvery trails across windows, pathways and patios.

For those who are looking for a simple, cheap way to oust slugs and snails, cola might be the answer.

Similar to beer traps, gardeners need to get shallow bowls and pour cola into them, according to Gardening Know How.com.

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Weeds

Similar to vinegar, cola has a high acid content which means it can be used as a weed killer.

Cola can be poured into cracks on driveways or patios to remove weeds.

However, some plants won’t survive the high acidity of cola so be careful where it is poured as the plants will likely die.

Plants

Cola is acidic which means it’s a surprisingly good cleaner.

But it can also be used for acid-loving plants too that need a low soil pH, according to Get Green Be Well.com.

Pour a little cola around the base of plants such as azaleas, hydrangeas, bergenias astilbe and foxgloves.

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