Epsom salt is often touted as a cure-all for tomato plants, but it should only be used where there is a need. Find out how to apply it – and when to hold back.

In fact, applying Epsom salt to your garden is likely to do more harm than good. Here's why this home remedy is actually a myth, plus gardening methods you can use instead to help your plants thrive.

Using Epsom salt for plants can enhance their flower colors and encourage healthier blooms. Learn how and when to use it correctly in this simple guide.

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Adobe How to Use Epsom Salt in Your Rose Garden Evenly sprinkle about 1/2 cup to 1 cup of Epsom salt into the soil around each of your rose plants in the spring, when rose buds are starting to open.

All you need to do is mix one tablespoon of Epsom salt into a gallon of water, then place it into a foliar spray bottle. Spray the solution directly onto the leaves of tomatoes and pepper plants.