In the formal language of economics, X and Y are substitutes if the demand for X increases when the price of Y increases, or a positive cross elasticity of demand.
Potting mix is the material that goes into a garden pot before you put seeds and plants into it. 1  It keeps the plant in place. 2  It holds water for the plantâs roots to soak up.  It contains nutrients that feed the plant.
Borax and Honey Mixture. The first home made recipe I tried was a combination of borax, honey, and water. A friend with a wonderful gardening blog, called Tending My Garden, swears by the recipe. It was made with 1/2 cup of honey, 1/4 cup of Borax and 2 tbsp of boiling water. It made a gel which reminded me of my Australian concoction and I thought Eureka! To be honest, Iâm not sure I gave it long enough, but there were literally HUNDREDS of ants nearby and other than one or two ants they ignored it totally.