Around the House : Bring a Dead Plant Back to Life

Your plants are looking wilted and mildewy, but you can't make the sun come out and renew your little buddies.

Garlic is the answer. Grate a clove with a couple cups of water and use that to water the roots of your wilted plant. Your dead plant will have new vigor.

When a plant isn't getting enough sun it often contracts fungus. Garlic contains phytoncide which is and anti-fungal agent that stops the fungus and prevents it from returning.