Keeping your lawn healthy and green can take a lot of trial and error with testing out watering schedules and different fertilisers.
However, if you want to give your lawn a little extra boost without breaking the bank, you can always turn to one natural option.
According to the gardening pros at Suburban Lawn Sprinkler Co., Epsom salt will be able to fix lawn problems, while acting as a fertiliser and pest control product giving your lawn and garden a “healthier life”.
There are many reasons why your lawn may not be a healthy-looking green colour. It’s mostly because the soil is lacking nutrition.
Nitrogen is important for grass growth, and a lack of this can cause the lawn to grow slowly and the green colour to be on the lighter side.
Sunlight can also affect the colour of your lawn. If your grass is growing in a heavily shaded area, chances are it will be a variety of shades of green. It will lose its deep green colour without the proper amount of sunlight.
Diseases will also change the colour of the lawn in smaller areas. When the diseases spread and grow, the colour of the lawn will go from light green patches to yellow and brown.
Explaining what Epsom salt does for lawns, the pro said: “Epsom salt is an organic compound that is full of beneficial minerals for lawns. Iron in Epsom salt, for example, helps grasses to grow healthy and strong.
“Meanwhile, the magnesium in Epsom salt balances the pH level in your grasses so that it doesn’t become too acidic.
“The sulphur component of magnesium sulphate promotes chlorophyll production. These minerals also aid in the absorption of nitrogen and phosphorous; two essential components of healthy grass growth.
“It will ultimately facilitate the lush green growth and healthy look that you’re looking to see in your yard and not ugly looking grass.”
The lawn specialists said that applying Epsom salt to your lawn is a “safe, natural solution” to help with seed germination, nutrient absorption, growth, and the general health of lawns and plants in your garden.
To apply, you can put Epsom salt in a spreader or dissolve it in water and apply it with a sprayer.
Use about a half pound of Epsom salt for every 100 square feet of lawn. You must do this during the autumn or spring months because if you fertilise your lawn in the Summer, “this will contribute to weed growth” and the winter time is “difficult to do much with your lawn”.
In addition to its use as a natural fertiliser, Epsom salt also serves as an alternative to harsh pesticides. The pros said: “If your flowerbeds are plagued by slugs, for example, just sprinkle some Epsom salt in the area to deter them and keep them at bay.”
