Also works great to fertilize flowers and plants - same formula should apply to lawn!
http://www.ehow.com/how_5016008_grow-flowers-epsom-salt.html
Kathy
Yes Epsom salt is great for your lawn. It is not a salt it is a magnesium sulfate it activates the nitrogen in the soil to make the grass grow thick and green. The roots go deeper to get water. One draw back is you will need to cut the grass more often.
No, Epsom salt generally is not harmful to grass.
Specifically, Epsom salt adds magnesium and sulfur and facilitates the absorption of nitrogen and phosphorus and the use of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium when properly applied. Its use therefore is intended to correct a magnesium or sulfur deficiency. Epsom salt will do the most good when it is preceded by a soil analysis and when it is applied according to the container's directions.
I use it on my flowers and plants, so it might be ok for lawns. Here's the ratio I use: Works great to fertilize flowers and plants! http://www.ehow.com/how_5016008_grow-flowers-epsom-salt.html Kathy
Many old fashioned gardeners used Epsom salts in the garden for plants like tomatoes. Tomatoes do need more magnesium and calcium than most plants, and Epsom salts would be a good source of both.
Bad. Don't do it. Salt destroys soil structure.
For every 100 square feet of lawn, you can add half a pound of Epsom salts to cover the lawn. Epsom salt is used as an organic way to keep your lawn healthy.
With a scotts hand held speader. Set at #2.
Epsom salt in malayalam is indhuppu
Epsom salt (MgSO4.7H2O) is bitter.
According to Reader's Digest epsom salt makes grass greener by adding magnesium and iron to the soil. Mix 2 tablespoons per 1 gallon of water, spread over the lawn, then water the grass as usual making sure to soak the lawn. In addition, Epsom salt is believed to be a great fertilizer for plants. Additional References:Epsom Salt Uses in the Home and Garden by Nola Cockerman: http://www.ldspreparedness.com/id37.htmThe Dirt Doctor: http://www.dirtdoctor.com/dallasnews.php?id=3Epsom Salt Industry Council: http://www.epsomsaltcouncil.org/garden_benefits.htm
Pure Epsom salt - MgSO4.7H2O - is a white powder.
Epsom salt can delay labor.
Epsom salt is MgSO4.7H2O, a crystalline solid.
Epsom salt is used as laxative but it is not a condiment.
No. Epsom salt is MgSO4.
The usual reason for salt in a pool is for chlorination. Epsom salt won't work with salt/chlorine generators. BUT, you can add epsom salt to your water.
Epsom salt is MgSO 4 .7H 2 O and sea salt is NaCl.