9. To scare away birds and rodents, use a bar of soap.
Supplies required: A bar of soap
Making Cost: $0.97
This trick can appear a little strange at first, but once you use it, you won’t go back. All you’ll need is a bar of powerfully scented soap, which you can spread around your garden after chopping it up into little pieces with a knife or peeler. However, what will you get from doing this?

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Your plants will be protected from any damage from rodents or birds by the aroma of the soap, which will deter animals from visiting them. And don’t worry, the soap will remain on the surface, far away from the roots, so it won’t hinder the growth of your plants.
