Cinnamon is a well-known spice used in cookery as flavouring material and condiment. It is a member of the genus Cinnamomum in the Lauraceae family. Used in the preparation of chocolate specifically in Mexico (this is the biggest cinnamon importer in the world), and other desserts, it is also a traditional spice in many cuisines. In the Turkish cuisine, it is used for sweet and savoury dishes, in the Middle East is the main ingredient in meals with chicken and lamb. In the United States it's known as a spice for liqueurs, hot cocoa, bread-based dishes and apple pies. The remarkable flavour of cinnamon is due to an essential oil with golden-yellow colour and strong hot aromatic taste. There is a reason why it is popular around the world and its benefits are visible not just as a spice but also as a helping element in gardening.

1.Ant Deterrent

Cinnamon is a great deterrent for ants. They don't like to walk anywhere near it, so if you have serious ant invasion, it can be used it in your garden without any hesitation. You can even use it in plants by your front door to keep them from coming inside.

2. Rooting Agent

If you are looking for an effective rooting agent, cinnamon is useful as a hormone rooting powder. Just apply little to the stem of the plants and it will stimulate root growth.

3. Fighter Against Fungus-based Problems

This is a disease that hits small seedlings just as they begin to sprout. You can make a spray by mixing warm (not hot) water with cinnamon. Let the fluid sit overnight and drain it with a coffee filter. Then everything is good to go. You can make a spray or dip the stems in the mixture before planting.

4. Pests Killer

Except ants, cinnamon is strong enough to save you from other bugs. If you have a problem with pests like house flies or other small creatures that live in your soil, sprinkle cinnamon powder in the sand, soil or near the path.

5. Mushroom Problems

Every garden has mushrooms in places they don't belong. That's why you can sift cinnamon to fix the unpleasant situation. The qualities of cinnamon will kill the existing mushrooms and prevent future unwanted attacks.

6. No More Mildew Complications

Cinnamon makes wonder if you want to get rid of mildew. All you need to do is to sprinkle (but not too much) the infected area with the aroma spice. But before that make sure the whole area is moist, so the cinnamon can sticks and do what it has to do.

If you are an enemy of the use of strong chemicals against pests and other problems in your garden, the easily accessible cinnamon is the right ingredient that will help you. But for more severe issues, you have to find specialists in eco-friendly gardening, because not every plant disease can be cured with homemade mixtures.