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.

With its very similar appearance, it is understandable why some would mistake magnesium sulfate, or Epsom salt, for common table salt. Epsom salt is a mineral compound that contains oxygen, magnesium, ...