You can drink Epsom salts dissolved in water to treat occasional constipation. Follow the directions on the package to find out how much to use. Don't take it for more than 1 week. If you have a kidney condition, talk to your doctor first. You shouldn't drink an Epsom salt solution i...
Mix equal amounts of epsom salt and hot water, I went with one cup of each. I used recently boiled water from the kettle, so make sure you do this part yourself so no tiny humans are scalded. Stir it all together until the salts are dissolved (optional science talk; here you can di...
Epsom salt for cat wounds If your cat has gotten into a fight, assess the severity of her wounds. If the wounds are extensive and deep, take your cat to the vet for medical attention. Otherwise, you may be able to treat the wounds at home using Epsom salt for cats. Always make sure...
Epsom salts are a type of mineral salt found in nature. Specifically, this type of salt is a compound of magnesium and sulfate. Epsom salts look very much like coarse salt you might find in a kitchen. However, they are not meant for cooking with and taste very bitter. Rather, they can...
I am not sure Lourdes – I would check with your local garden center Reply Alice says: April 13, 2017 at 1:46 pm Thanks for the info and the humor. New house with big back yard, too much shade. I’m trying to figure out where the sun is and how to place flowers accordingly...
Like most things in life, too much of a good thing can end up being harmful. The same goes for molasses in your garden. Molasses becomes toxic in your garden when it is overapplied or the wrong type of molasses is used. Applying too much molasses by not diluting it enough or applying...
2. Add Epsom Salt to the Garden Beds Some gardeners find that Epsom salt works well to add magnesium. Using Epsom salt seems to help plants absorb their nutrients easier while also solving the deficiency in the soil. The nice thing about using Epsom salt is it increases magnesium without alt...
To really reap the benefits of an Epsom salt bath, the key is to be generous with how much you pour in. Westlab pharmacist Karen Davies advises two to three mineral baths a week, using between 500g to 1kg of salts to relax tired and aching muscles, or 100g to 250g for general use....
Set out bait or traps to lure the little fellows. Some of the traps will kill (by drowning) while others will just gather a bunch together (still alive) for you to dispose of. What not to do: Toss them over the fence into the neighbor’s garden–that’s bad mojo! Besides, they’...
Q: Is sulfur a good fertilizer? A: It’s an excellent fertilizer. Providing a fertilizer that includes sulfate is good for the garden. Gypsum, Epsom salt, and compost all add sulfur amongst other nutrients to soil.