If your lawn's been looking a little dull and patchy lately, the problem may not be down to your mowing or watering schedule. A common culprit for dull lawns is actually magnesium deficiency.

Epsom salt contains magnesium, which all plants need for photosynthesis. Magnesium is rarely lacking in most soils so adding it to lawns is not useful. Only apply fertilizer after doing a soil test to ...

There's a surprising reason to consider sprinkling salt on your garden lawns this October, but it's crucial to use the right kind of salt. British gardeners have been given several tasks to complete ...