A jar of Vaseline in your home can do wonders in your garden! Here are some awesome Vaseline Uses and hacks that really work!
You must have a little jar of Vaseline at home for topical application, but do you know that you can use it in your yard, too? Check out some beneficial Vaseline Uses and Hacks that will come quite handy in the garden!
Vaseline Uses and Hacks
1. Keep Your Tools Rust Free
Keep garden tools in top-notch condition by using Vaseline. Apply a layer of Vaseline on the blades and edges after working with tools to protect them from rust.
2. Get Rid of Ants
Vaseline works well in controlling ants and other insects like them due to its thick and sticky texture. So, if you’re facing an ant invasion in your home or garden–dab some Vaseline on their entry points, hideouts, and trails. You can also use these home remedies to get rid of ants naturally.
3. Keep Squirrels Away from Bird Feeders and Birdhouses
It is one of the coolest Vaseline uses on our list. Plus, it is a chemical-free, safe, and natural trick to keep squirrels away from bird feeders or anywhere you don’t want them to be–coat the bird feeder pole with petroleum jelly. Simple as that.
This will create a slippery surface for them, and they’ll stay away from bird feeders.
4. Apply Vaseline on Your Hands after Gardening
Apply Vaseline on your hands after working with soil in the garden to moisturize them. Dermatologists recommend Vaseline for dry skin and eczema. It is safe from chemicals and inexpensive.
A clinical study published in 1993 (read it here) found that it seals the moisture in your skin and repairs the fat cells impaired by dry skin. Visit How Stuff Works for more information.
5. Make Fake Plants Clean and Shiny
Rubbing Vaseline on the leaves of real plants can be detrimental. However, you can make your fake plants look shiny and natural by rubbing a little Vaseline on them!
6. Discourage Insects from Climbing up on Trees
Vaseline can be of great help if you want to discourage insects from climbing up on plants and trees in your garden, especially ants that are notorious for their aphid and mealybug farming.
Coat a thick band-like Vaseline layer around the tree trunk, stem, or plant stalk (avoid smearing Vaseline on plant leaves). This will trap the ants and stop their traffic.
Note: You’ll need to reapply Vaseline after 3-4 days!
7. Fix Squeaking Doors or Swing in the Yard
Apply a layer of Vaseline on the squeaking hinges of doors or swings in the yard to eliminate unwanted noise. It works wonders as a lubricant for such things.
8. Soothe Bug Bites
Bug bites got you down? Vaseline can be your hero! Slap a thin layer on the itch to create a barrier. It helps lock in moisture and discourage scratching, which can worsen irritation. Plus, petroleum jelly feels smooth, so you might just forget about that pesky bite altogether!
I thought Vaseline’s only use was on my skin. I have been using it that way for a long time now. The new ways on how to use Vaseline in this post is quite refreshing. Thanks so much!
Apply Vaseline on the pole and entire humming bird feeder to keep ants away it works for the whole summer
I’ve applied Vaseline to my bird feeder poles for years! Works every year!
Gail
Do not apply Vaseline to plants. I applied Vaseline to the trunks of my okra plants to prevent ants. The trunks became discolored, weak, deformed, and some snapped in two where the Vaseline was applied. I planted 2 doz. plants and still got a decent crop, but would have done so much better had I not used Vaseline.
Vaseline is made from petrol. Not good for plant or for anyone really. But you can use if to control ants and clean tools
What, no chemicals???? It’s petroleum based. I wouldn’t use it on my skin or plants.
Please Help me.
I rubbed vaseline on the stem of my Camelia Japonica 3 weeks ago before going away. On my return the plant looks close to death – all leaves are brown and curling down on the edges. How can I remove the vaseline and MAYBE save the plant?
NEVER put vaseline anywhere birds can brush up against it. If they get it on their feathers, it will inhibit their ability to fly … and therefore live.