Epsom salt can be good for plants, but only if your soil is deficient in magnesium. A soil test is the best way to know if you need to add magnesium to your garden. Applying Epsom salt to healthy ...

Epsom salt for plants is a beneficial supplement for improving flower color and encouraging healthier blooms. This easy-to-use natural option contains magnesium and sulfur, essential nutrients that ...

Gloved hand holding a pile of white crystals with conifers in background - Martina Unbehauen/Shutterstock Some garden home remedies can be beneficial, while others are simply an overrated gardening ...

A potted plant soaks in a water dish. - JulieK2/Shutterstock A happy house plant needs good soil plus sufficient water and sunlight in order to thrive. But if you want to encourage growth combined ...

Q. I’m so proud of my container green pepper plants. They are growing profusely, but something is eating them. Once the plant starts to form “peppers” after it blooms, the little pepper-bud is nipped ...

Q: I have read that you should fertilize tomato plants with Epsom salt. When should you add it, and how much should you add? A: We don’t generally recommend using Epsom salt in the garden. Epsom salt ...