For a bountiful garden, even in the midst of winter, try these hardy plants that can survive poor soil and salt exposure ...

Zaber notes that pine trees are especially susceptible to damage from rock salt. “Salt seriously disturbs pine’s ability to ...

Epsom salt can boost plant health by providing magnesium and sulfur, enhancing growth and flavor. Be cautious: excessive use may cause mineral imbalances and harm plants. Test soil and plants first; ...

Epsom salt for plants is a beneficial supplement for improving flower color and encouraging healthier blooms. This easy-to-use natural option contains magnesium and sulfur, essential nutrients that ...

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 ...

In our northern climate, chemicals are applied to our paved surfaces to prevent the formation of ice (anti-icing agents) or ...

The quinoa plant might serve as a model for making other crops salt-tolerant. It grows well on saline soils because the excess salt is simply dumped into special bladders on its leaves. Soil erosion ...

Because fall is a great time to plant, now may be the time to plan around salt damage. The two major problems for plants are saline soils and salt spray. Saline soils are a general problem with less ...

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