Epsom salt has long been considered a good choice to add to the soil for magnesium deficiency. Table salt used for cooking is sodium chloride. Epsom salt isn't salt, despite the name. It is a ...

While many common household items can be used as natural fertilizer, few can be found in the bath aisle. But that's the beauty of Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, a compound that is good for more ...

Here’s the truth about this popular DIY garden remedy, according to horticultural experts. Using common household products like Epsom salt as a weed killer appeals to many people who want to avoid ...

Epsom salt has so many smart uses around the house that you may find yourself wondering if there's anything it can't do. Well, it's not just handy inside the house -- many gardeners swear by it, too.

Gardeners are an inquisitive bunch, but the thing about our questions is that most other people have them, too. Here’s an assortment of questions we received but didn’t have time to answer during our ...

The LSU AgCenter gets a lot of questions about home remedies for pests and diseases in the garden, especially as more home gardeners look for organic methods or try to avoid pesticides. Epsom salt is ...

Every once in a while, there comes a time when your garden's soil just can't keep up with your flowers' appetites. That is when many gardeners turn to Epsom salt. Mandevilla, dahlias, wisterias, and ...

After a long, wet rainy season, the dry season now provides the best conditions for growing tomatoes in Costa Rica. Tomatoes are a favorite home garden vegetable, and the satisfaction of planting and ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

February has arrived and as a vegetable gardener, you are likely ordering seeds and making plans for your garden for the coming growing season. One factor to consider when planning your vegetable ...