You might have heard that you should be using Epsom salt in your garden. Many gardeners swear by it. In fact, it’s a popular way to treat all sorts of gardening issues, improve plant health and boost ...

Gloved hand holding a pile of white crystals with conifers in background - Martina Unbehauen/Shutterstock Some garden home remedies can be beneficial, while others are simply an overrated gardening ...

Epsom salt can be good for plants, but only if your soil is deficient in magnesium. A soil test is the best way to know if you need to add magnesium to your garden. Applying Epsom salt to healthy ...

To avoid salt in soil, plants can change their root direction and grow away from saline areas. University of Copenhagen researchers helped find out what makes this possible. The discovery changes our ...

Winter weather arrived in Greater Columbus this past week, and with colder temperatures, ice and snow, comes the need to control ice buildup on driveways, sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces. Before ...

It’s winter and snow and ice are possible. Sidewalks, driveways and entryways are treacherous when covered with ice and snow. Many apply rock salt to quickly melt the ice and snow. There are now ...

As we’ve already experienced this year, winter in Illinois commonly means snow and ice. Though plowing and shoveling are the primary means of removing snow and ice where they aren’t wanted, deicing ...