The Secret to a Healthy Garden May be in Your Cabinet

Sometimes the simple things that we all have tucked away in our cabinets can make a big difference for the garden. According to Best Plants blog, Epsom Salt can be that missing ingredient to make your garden beautiful. Epsom salt, which is magnesium sulfate, can speed growth of plants, increase the nutrient uptake, and improve the flavor of your fruits and veggies, among other potential benefits. Higher magnesium levels can especially make tomatoes and peppers very happy, with more blossoms, less rot, greener leaves, stronger plants, and tastier fruit. It can also benefit fruit trees, prevent transplant shock, and make your roses, azaleas, and rhododendron the happiest blossoms on the block. Read more at Epsom Salt Garden Cheats. Jump out there and give those tired end-of-summer tomato plants a boost! Note: it is always best to get a soil test before adding significant amounts of any mineral to garden soil. Need help gardening? Start here. Like it? Please share this with your friends and leave us a note in the comments below. We always love to hear from you!