Tomato plants can be fussy and are prone to a range of pests and diseases, as well as nutritional deficiencies, which can be ...

I received an email from one of my readers about her Rhubarb or Rheumrhabarbarum. It seems that the stalks on her rhubarb were as thin and weak as they haveever been. Her rhubarb normally does well ...

Blueberry plants are fairly easy to grow, and will reward you with big, juicy berries. However, if you want your blueberries to be at their best, you'll need to know how to fertilise them correctly ...

Blueberry plants are fairly easy to grow, making them a great choice for both inexperienced and avid gardeners. But, for the ...

A pinch of salt is not only valuable for dishes, houseplants can also benefit from the mineral. myHOMEBOOK editor Franka Kruse-Gering explains when and how you should salt your houseplants. The post ...

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And the secret ingredient is Epsom Salt, which you can pick up for just £3 from Asda. It is also known as magnesium sulfate, which proves to be an important component in chlorophyll.

EPSOM salts have been around for a long time. Here are some interesting uses for it: • Slugs and snails - wherever you see that silvery, slimy trail heading for your plants, scatter a handful of Epsom ...

Compost or organic fertilizers are good substitutes for Epsom salt for plants. They provide a balanced mix of nutrients without the risk of overloading the soil with magnesium or sulfur.

Epsom salt contains magnesium, which all plants need for photosynthesis. Magnesium is rarely lacking in most soils so adding it to lawns is not useful. Only apply fertilizer after doing a soil ...

Tips Applying Epsom salt to your lawn can contribute to soil and water pollution, much like fertilizers applied when they aren't needed. A soil test is a surefire method to know the nutrient needs ...