Epsom salts

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  1. oldwinegum

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    I have heard from a very reliable gardener that the use of epsom salts on lawns is very good for 'greening them up'. Sadly I did not ask what the application rate was or when best to apply. Has anyone used it, does it work, when and how much.
    I have also found a price of �£14 for 25kgs.
     
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    [​IMG] Epsom salts are a very good source of instant Magnesium Oldwinegum. So if your lawn needs a dose of that then yes it will perk it up.. It is not a feed though... ;) Not sure about the lawn but I use it on some of my pot plants now & then & I use 1 heaped teaspoon to a gallon of water. Instant perk up too for house plants... Not sure it helps you decide how much for the lawn though sorry... :rolleyes: :D
     
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    That's interesting Marley. I have loads of houseplants and I've used seaweed solution as a "perk up" but no remarkable results.

    Is it better to give them a dose of epsom salt?

    TO
     
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