How to use Epsom Salt in the Garden and on Your Potted Plants

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  • Опубликовано: 9 авг 2020
  • Let's talk about how to use Epsom salt in the garden and on your potted plants. In the last couple videos about hydrangea color and blooms, I mentioned Epsom salt and it's use in the garden. Well, the one thing I forget to mention was how much to use and how often. In this video, I'm going to cover all of that. Epsom salt contains magnesium and sulfur, which are vital for healthy plant growth. They work together to give the plant a more rich green color, stronger roots and shoots, and more robust flowers. It is a natural fertilizer that can be found just about anywhere for next to nothing and is safe to use in the home.
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  • @joannadavis6716
    @joannadavis6716 3 года назад +84

    When I moved to SC in 1972 from California, I knew nothing about growing plants in the south. My 100 year old neighbor stopped by one day while out for his walk and we had a lengthy conversation. He recommended Epsom salts to me to put on all my azaleas, hollies, camellias and dogwood trees and my oak leaf hydrangeas. Let me tell you, my yard went from looking scraggly from neglect to being the most beautiful yard you can imagine. I too use it on my potted plants, raised garden and to feed my flowering shrubs too. It is just amazing. Thanks for the good advice on adding it to fertilizer mixes and how much to use. All my plants love Epsom salts!

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +9

      It's truly wonderful stuff and you're 100 year old neighbor sounds like a nice old man with sound advice! Thanks, Joanna!

  • @fotochani
    @fotochani 3 года назад +12

    Thanks Mike. One of my pnw garden group talked of this and said it will help with blooms and fruit production! I'm excited to try it on my trees and shrubs☺

  • @blancavr1
    @blancavr1 3 года назад +3

    I'm in Southern California and I add a tablespoon to my outdoor plants just before it rains. 😊🌹 thank you, I love your videos.

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +1

      Great idea, and thanks for your support, Blanca!

  • @angelacarberry4744
    @angelacarberry4744 3 года назад +8

    You have really inspired me with all these fabulous videos. They are the only ones i watch now and recommend to all my gardening friends. Thank you for taking the time and work to do this.

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад

      You're very welcome, Angela, and I'm so glad you enjoy the videos. Thanks for recommending me to friends and have fun in the garden!

  • @ladym7547
    @ladym7547 3 года назад +12

    Mike, you are such a mood lifter! Love the enthusiasm!

    • @bjornlorenzo65
      @bjornlorenzo65 2 года назад

      sorry to be offtopic but does any of you know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account??
      I somehow lost my account password. I love any tips you can offer me!

    • @julianarmani3104
      @julianarmani3104 2 года назад +1

      @Bjorn Lorenzo Instablaster :)

  • @kateharvey1982
    @kateharvey1982 3 года назад +7

    My mom always used him so now that I'm all grown up and doing my own gardening and flowers I do too thank you

  • @auntiebagel4788
    @auntiebagel4788 3 года назад +11

    Hi Mike! Auntie Bagel in Northern Va here. So, for all of my adult years (I'm 65 now) I have tried to keep a potted Gardenia. I grew up in Hawai'i so I miss my tropicals, and Gardenia is my favorite. But for all those years, my gardenia died on me! Auwe! (Hawai'ian for darn it!) I always got the small, bush-type. This year I decided to give it one more try but this time I bought a topiary-like tree. Guess what? It's doing fantastic!! I put it out on my screened in porch in a really large pot. I set the pot into an even larger round clay saucer filled with aquarium gravel. I water it every other day, plus I put water in the gravel, & at least every other day I mist the leaves with plain old well water. After it recovered from the initial shock of bringing it home from Home Depot & repotting it, all those buds that it came with fell off but now it is LOADED with new buds & 2 of the buds are now full-fledged blossoms complete with amazing scent!! I couldn't be happier!! Here's my worry...it freezes and snows here, so obviously I'll be needing to bring VA-Denia indoors for the winter. Is THAT when my beautiful tree will die? I will likely put her in my dining room where two walls have windows for light. But never having one live this long (so far 3 months & counting) what do I do to keep her healthy till next spring? Obviously Empsom Salt will help, but what else do I need to do? I look forward to whatever advice you have to offer. Thank you sooo much for all you do to help us gardners...you are truly a God-send!!

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +4

      Thanks so much, Auntie Bagel! I really appreciate the support. I love Hawaii, been to the North Shore twice, once while in the Navy in 1999 and once with my wife in 2007. As soon as the plane touches down in Honolulu, I get out of Dodge and head for the North Shore! I love the plants and trees that grow in the Waimea Falls park. Anyway, just make sure that your Gardenia has access to plenty of light through the winter and keep the pot moist. You may want to supplement with lighting as well if there isn't enough coming through the windows. It will still be actively growing while indoors so you may need to supplement with fertilizer occasionally as well. Are you in our Facebook Group (I Love Plant Propagation)? You should consider it and then you can post photos of what the plant looks like and we can help with any problems. Just make sure to answer all the questions when you request to get into the group or it won't let you in. Good luck and I'd love to hear an update from time to time.

    • @dannac_8888
      @dannac_8888 3 года назад +2

      I gave up on gardenias, they were such high maintenance. I agree with Mike and I think slowly migrating him away from his "happy place" out on the terrace may help him adjust the the new area better. Yes? Make him think the seasons are changing, like week by week put him to his new location. I bet that will help him not drop buds again. Plants, pets, humans, we all aren't crazy about sudden changes. It tanks our immune system and we get sick. Makes sense the gardenia feels it too. If you are from Hawaii you grasp the idea of subtle energies because the islands have intense electromagnetic fields there. So maybe the gardenia is just highly sensitive too to vibrational changes, etc.
      Try to go gently to the new spot and did you know that gardenia flower's aroma opens the heart chakra/center?
      🙏

    • @auntiebagel4788
      @auntiebagel4788 3 года назад +1

      @@dannac_8888 , mahalo for your response about my gardenia. She surprised me with 3 buds bloomed...I was so excited! I like the idea of moving her gradually to where she will live through winter. And mahalo also for the info about the heart chakra...I did not know that, but I'm always grateful to learn something new.

  • @luciobos4172
    @luciobos4172 2 года назад +3

    I agree, Mike is very enthusiastic about gardening

  • @blazefairchild465
    @blazefairchild465 3 года назад +33

    Yup I use my hand scooper on out door & pinch fingers on indoor plants. I use big super scoops in my bathtub!

  • @doggiemama7192
    @doggiemama7192 3 года назад +17

    Thanks so much for this video. Excited to see what Epson salt and bone meal does for my garden. Keep up the good work!🌿🌱

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +4

      Glad you liked it and thanks for the question in the previous video!

  • @guyanesegyalgarden8656
    @guyanesegyalgarden8656 3 года назад +27

    Epsom salt is amazing stuff! I used it in so much ways especially in my plants 🌱

  • @VellaCharles
    @VellaCharles 3 года назад +8

    Wow....loved your video, live and learn. I'm 85 years old and I thought it was for aches and pain or feet. I'm from the North and summers are short. Roses and Tomatoes here comes deliverance .

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +1

      Oh yeah, this stuff works great on Tomatoes. My Dad used it on his every year.

  • @madisondurow8261
    @madisondurow8261 3 года назад +3

    I love your knowledge of anything to do with plants. Blessings

  • @coolskool1.061
    @coolskool1.061 3 года назад +12

    Epsom Salt is very good for Foliage growth ... revives leaves on Plants... I use them on my chilli plants, amazing stuff 👍🏻

  • @debbiewellz3848
    @debbiewellz3848 2 года назад +2

    I spent most of the day yesterday learning about Hydrangeas and JC Rose's and I learned a lot! Thank you. I'm subscribing ⚘🌱🌷🌱🌱🌱

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  2 года назад

      Thanks Debbie! Welcome to the family and enjoy the videos.

  • @ellenrittgers990
    @ellenrittgers990 2 года назад +1

    It’s very useful in helping sugar maples stay healthy and give fabulous color in the autumn!

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  2 года назад

      Oh, I didn’t know it improved the fall color too. Thank you Ellen!

  • @yvetteclayton3773
    @yvetteclayton3773 3 года назад +8

    Hi Mike, love your video's i learn something new every time, i have this in the bathroom as i put it in the bath sometimes for a nice soak, i'm going to try it on some plants now, thanks for sharing .

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +1

      It works great, just make sure that the kind you use doesn't have perfumes or dyes in it.

  • @brenschilling3529
    @brenschilling3529 3 года назад +6

    Thanks for the great tips on using Epsom Salts.

  • @deckchaironthetitanic
    @deckchaironthetitanic 3 года назад +21

    I'm new to gardening & really appreciate your tips. I already have some epsom salts so will try this today. Thank you.

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +3

      Awesome! Thanks for hanging out with us on the channel.

  • @teresitaekim2565
    @teresitaekim2565 3 года назад +3

    Thank Mike for the advice. I will try it this Spring and Summer.

  • @tom4wlt
    @tom4wlt 3 года назад +225

    Don't you love Mike's passion and enthusiasm for gardening?

  • @plantbuiltmami5343
    @plantbuiltmami5343 3 года назад +25

    Yessss....Thank you so much for this video. It's so informative and I love that's it's an all-natural fertilizer and super affordable. For a 8 lb bag I pay $5. Thanks

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +4

      Yes! As you know, it's super cheap and easy to come by. You can't not add it to your fertilizer, lol.

    • @judyquimby7628
      @judyquimby7628 3 года назад

      Where do you find 8# bag for $5? Where I shop this price for less pounds?

    • @quasimotto8653
      @quasimotto8653 3 года назад

      @@judyquimby7628 Are you somewhere that has a local Walmart? 8 lbs for $5 is available at Walmart.

  • @TheGardenGram
    @TheGardenGram 3 года назад +26

    You have inspired me to try plant propagation. I've had success and some failures with hydrangea, lavender, geraniums, and pokadot plants. I'll have to try the epsom salt.

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +5

      Great! So glad to inspire you, Linda! That's what it's all about. Have fun in the garden.

  • @maryeakins7081
    @maryeakins7081 27 дней назад +1

    Thank you, I need to get out there and spread some of this around. Love your passion for gardening. I know with all the rain we get here this stuff is easily depleted from our soil. ☺

  • @ggebhard1
    @ggebhard1 3 года назад +6

    Thank you Mike! You are the greatest!

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад

      I'm truly humbled by your comment, thank you. Glad you enjoy the videos!

  • @gpbindumolgpbindumol6079
    @gpbindumolgpbindumol6079 3 года назад +10

    Nice video. I have been using epsom salt in my tomato garden, I am getting more fruits than ever 😊

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +2

      That's great!

    • @alstall42
      @alstall42 3 года назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/hzzizV1LFds/видео.html
      Aspirin is supposed to really help tomatoes also. Not exactly organic though.

  • @farmershonor
    @farmershonor 3 года назад +13

    Mike rocks the garden news!! Thank you for good information, always, and your passion. You are the most fun to watch. Excellent teacher! My garden go-to guy.

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +1

      Wow, thanks Donna, for the awesome comment! That means a lot to hear from you.

  • @freeflow504
    @freeflow504 2 года назад +3

    I use it once a month too on everything even my bonsai trees. Dosage well just like you said a small hand full will do. Never had a problem and my trees and plants stay green

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  2 года назад +1

      Awesome! Thanks for the confirmation. I love using this on my plants.

    • @freeflow504
      @freeflow504 2 года назад +1

      @@MikeKincaid79 a very old man had told me about the epsom salt. And I'm 42 with 3 boys my oldest is 15 and have past some knowledge to them. 🌻🌼

  • @nicoperez9400
    @nicoperez9400 3 года назад +10

    Nice.. thank you!!... I just found a way to use that bag of Epson salt that I bought for my feet and never used 😁 and my tomatoes plants need

  • @ryanranger8421
    @ryanranger8421 3 года назад +8

    Great video on epsoms salt and Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +1

      Thanks, Ryan, I appreciate your support.

  • @DanStau
    @DanStau Год назад

    Hey Mike, I watched so many videos, and I learned a lot. Thank you! ❤ from United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  Год назад

      Awesome! Thanks so much for saying so. Enjoy the warmer weather.

  • @rubicone6891
    @rubicone6891 Год назад +2

    I grow gorgeous tomato plants in my garden. I usually take one table spoon and mix it directly into the dirt around the plant. Works like a gem. Never had any issues.

  • @beverlyasleson3321
    @beverlyasleson3321 3 года назад +11

    That’s one thing my parents didn’t tell me lol I’m going to try it thanks

  • @karenennis7890
    @karenennis7890 3 года назад +42

    Thanks. I've all ways used it in my bath water. I have fibromyalgia and it help to soak in a warm bath of Epsom salt...
    Now I will buy a bag just for my plants outside...

  • @craighunter3273
    @craighunter3273 3 года назад +2

    My pear trees and lemon trees love a good scattering followed by a watering. Nice video old chap

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +1

      Thanks, Craig. I love using this stuff on all my plants. It really boosts the magnesium and sulfur that so many plants seem to be deficient in.

  • @deborahfournier7640
    @deborahfournier7640 2 месяца назад

    Thanks Mike, I always enjoy your enthusiasm and expertise! 😊 Happy Spring ❤

  • @lauriekepaa8464
    @lauriekepaa8464 3 года назад +5

    Thanks for the advice I will try this on my tomatoes

  • @glenbutler9611
    @glenbutler9611 3 года назад +5

    Thank you so very much for reassurance of the effectiveness of Epsom salts, a very green, and organic nutrient. I can't wait to try the Epsom salt solution on my mature queen palms..

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +1

      It sure gives the plants a boost!

    • @glenbutler9611
      @glenbutler9611 3 года назад

      @@MikeKincaid79 it absolutely does! I have just one question. Should mulch and weed control sheets be applied around the base of palm trees? My husband does this as a landscaping hack but I think it it may be hindering the effectiveness of the nutrients by doing this. Please share your thoughts.

  • @MaricelaFernandez
    @MaricelaFernandez 3 года назад +1

    Yes, I need to know how often. Thank you

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад

      I fertilize based on how the plants look and all plants respond differently. The croton gets it very rarely (once a month) but the petunia can get it once a day for a week and then once a week or so.

  • @judythornburg1131
    @judythornburg1131 3 года назад +2

    For my tomato plants & bell pepper.I put 2 tsp in one gallon of water. I give them a quart each ,out from the stem when they start to bloom.My plants had beautiful Tomatoes and Peppers. Thank you for this great information.Love your videos,the fertilizer you mix with the mother plant A & B ,Epsom salts and miracle grow does great for everything.

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад

      Glad to hear it's working well for you, Judy!

  • @patriciacavanaugh2223
    @patriciacavanaugh2223 2 года назад +7

    Hydrangea loves epsom salt. It makes the flowers more colorful. The blue ones will really stand out.

    • @deniset8380
      @deniset8380 2 месяца назад +1

      will try this; have always used acid miracle grow.

  • @cynthiascott8639
    @cynthiascott8639 3 года назад +3

    Thanks Mike. I'm going to add to my house plants 🪴

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +1

      It's great stuff, you can't go wrong.

  • @garywitt4768
    @garywitt4768 Год назад +1

    I use it in rural NSW Australia. My roses and azalias respond with great flowers.

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  Год назад

      Say hello to the sun for me. I’m missing it up here.

  • @jasonfleishman9884
    @jasonfleishman9884 3 года назад +2

    Been watching you for awhile. Thanks for your wisdom.

  • @chrystalsabin4091
    @chrystalsabin4091 3 года назад +7

    Thanks for the information. On my way to the store to get some epsom salt.

  • @Shniedelwoodz
    @Shniedelwoodz 3 года назад +16

    Want lovely looking orchids? Epsom salts. Also, it stops the browning of cypresses. Good stuff.

  • @Handmaidenofyeshua
    @Handmaidenofyeshua 2 года назад +2

    My pepper plants are LOADED. I used 2 tablespoons in a gallon of water in a sprayer on the flowers as they bloom and Wow!

  • @thomashoeft4985
    @thomashoeft4985 3 месяца назад +2

    Hi Mike, My wife uses Epsom salts with the purfume smell in her bath water everyday so I bucket it out to my house plants and outside plants, works great and doing my share of recycling.

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 месяца назад +1

      Haha, that's awesome! Great dual purpose.

  • @danconstanciojr8476
    @danconstanciojr8476 2 года назад +15

    My plants (flowers & veggies) loved epsom salt.
    My fruit trees didn’t. They reacted horribly, but it’s a good thing I only sampled a pint of usage.
    But, yeah. The flowers got extremely taller.

  • @dan81359
    @dan81359 3 года назад +40

    I use Epson salt in Florida, around my established palm trees that turn yellow to green them up and make them more healthy. It works great. I use about 3 to 4 hands full for larger trees. Thanks for the video...

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +4

      Thanks for the confirmation in Florida soils!

    • @glenbutler9611
      @glenbutler9611 3 года назад +5

      Kudos to your testimonial about the effectiveness of Epsom salts in florida.. I live in Central Florida and have about 10 mature queen palms on my property.. I can't wait to see the results of the Epsom salt, beer and ammonia fertilizer solution solution 😊

    • @JenniPip
      @JenniPip 2 года назад +2

      @@glenbutler9611 Ditto that in west central Florida here (St. Pete), and it works great on my palms!

    • @yvonnerodrigues9839
      @yvonnerodrigues9839 2 года назад

      @@JenniPip from

    • @scottmiller1916
      @scottmiller1916 10 месяцев назад

      I’ll pass it on to my PALM CITY tribe!

  • @gosia3032
    @gosia3032 2 года назад +2

    Awesome advice ! Thank you 👍

  • @TeamProsperity
    @TeamProsperity 3 года назад +1

    thanks, never thought of using it for plants but makes lots of sense 👍

  • @flaviaminier6569
    @flaviaminier6569 3 года назад +3

    Mike with all your wife respect. I absolutely Love the way you talk and explain in your videos. God bless you.
    I don't know how to send you pictures of the hydrangea i propagated 2 years ago.
    They are beautiful thanks.

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +2

      So glad to hear you've been successful, Flavia! If you are on Facebook, you can join the group "I Love Plant Propagation". Once in the group, you can post all the pictures you want of them. Don't forget to answer all the questions so it lets you in the group. There is a link to the group in the description of every video.

  • @lizowens5065
    @lizowens5065 3 года назад +9

    Thanks mike, Iseventy eight and learnt from my father to use Epsom salts for everything, ada. Fertiliser on my lawn and rxcelrnt for my nsrbrrton daisies😁😁😁

  • @HienNguyen-or3gg
    @HienNguyen-or3gg 2 года назад

    I love gardening and Thank you so much for sharing ! I will give it a go 🙏

  • @tsttan2092
    @tsttan2092 3 года назад

    Tq for such informative idea and sharing you are great love your sharing ...from 🇲🇾

  • @TheTinkerersWife
    @TheTinkerersWife 3 года назад +17

    It's about time! (lol) I've been using epsome salt for years here. The soil where I live is deficient in magnesium that was discovered when cattle the Oregon settlers had were becoming sick. They discovered it was from lack of magnesium, so I add it every year. It is one of those things that does wash out of the soil with our annual rainfalls too. Especially good to use around roses, clematis and other flowering plants appreciate the annual application.

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +3

      100% agree, thanks! Glad the cattle helped us figure it out.

  • @mymemorywithfamily614
    @mymemorywithfamily614 3 года назад +4

    thanks for your vdo
    I learned a lot from you.

  • @karenmeriwether9131
    @karenmeriwether9131 2 года назад +1

    My lily's outside and my clematis and my Rose's love the couple of tbsp I put on them and then I fertilizer, miracle grow, and they grow like crazy and bloom.

  • @Storesdavidal
    @Storesdavidal 3 года назад +1

    Thanks For Your Educational Videos Mike.

  • @floristerhumble3753
    @floristerhumble3753 3 года назад +26

    I use Epsom Salts on my garden plants and cast it by the handfuls. I use about 1 T in all my large container plants, 16" or larger, every month in the summer, especially if we get heavy rains.
    In the Houston area is gets so hot and humid for 5 months that I only use Epsom Salt to get them through until fall, when it is safe to fertilize again.My Caladiums are enormous this year.

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +3

      Glad to hear the details about what you do with it. Thanks for that!

    • @blissedness
      @blissedness 3 года назад +2

      So is it not safe to fertilize in our hot summer months? But Epsom is ok? I'm thinking of feedinf my burnt grass and also some fruit and live oak trees.

    • @floristerhumble3753
      @floristerhumble3753 3 года назад +2

      @@blissedness Epsom Salt is good for all plants, but must research specific care needs for each. Go to RUclips "Epsom Salt for my Crappy Lawn". Your lawn may be dormant right now when it is 100F! Depends if you have St. Augustine grass or Bermuda. Diluted Epsom Salt in a sprayer will help, but I would wait for a good rain as insufficient irrigation can be worse than none. Lawn is a big subject.

    • @blissedness
      @blissedness 3 года назад

      @@floristerhumble3753 Gotcha, that's for the info!

  • @robbiegreen2727
    @robbiegreen2727 3 года назад +9

    Thank You Mike for the Valuable Info!! I'm starting my own Garden on a Small Scale in Pots and this is indeed helpful... It doesn't hurt that you are not bad on the eyes either!! Lol...🤣 Calm Down,
    I'm only saying what others are thinking!! No Disrespect to you Mike!
    The Truth Will Set Us Free, Right??!!🤔
    I'll be watching you Mike!🤣🤔🤔
    God Bless and Stay Safe!!

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +2

      LOL, you're a crazy guy, Robbie. Hey, whatever it takes to keep you learning about gardening, haha. Now go take a cold shower!!!

    • @robbiegreen2727
      @robbiegreen2727 3 года назад

      @@MikeKincaid79 lmbo... IKR!!🤣🤣
      Watching you would do that to a person!! If i smoked, I'd need a cigarette too now mike! Lol...🤣
      Stop Teasing Me!!🤣🤣🤣

    • @gordonforgrave264
      @gordonforgrave264 3 года назад

      @@MikeKincaid79Are you Italian?
      Please stop waiving your hands around like you are going to take off and fly! Good gardening information

    • @gordonforgrave264
      @gordonforgrave264 3 года назад

      @@robbiegreen2727 9

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад

      @Gordon Forgrave If I was Italian, would it be OK to continue waving my hands around? LOL

  • @dangcoppock7362
    @dangcoppock7362 3 года назад +2

    Thanks MR. Kincaid love it.

  • @chitabundo1450
    @chitabundo1450 3 года назад +1

    Very informative! Thanks!

  • @jinxymac1406
    @jinxymac1406 3 года назад +4

    Thank you for the information as I'm going to apply some epsom salts today. Cherrio from Australia 🦋

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +2

      Enjoy your summer!

    • @thuatbui5968
      @thuatbui5968 3 года назад +1

      Aldi sale 3kg for 9$ .
      . Very cheap !!!

    • @jaynepower4330
      @jaynepower4330 3 года назад +1

      Me too,Spring has well and truly sprung here 🌱🌼

  • @chazdewymmer8905
    @chazdewymmer8905 3 года назад +10

    excellent for a good old soak for those tired limbs

  • @nicolinadevine3984
    @nicolinadevine3984 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing with us today !!!

  • @rekster11
    @rekster11 3 года назад +1

    Great explanation. You sold me on epsom salt 👍

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад

      Great! I love this stuff and use it religiously now all through the year, from houseplants, to garden vegetables, to landscape plants. Once I learned about how important magnesium and sulfur are to healthy plants and how depleted our soils can become I was sold. And so far, in my experience, it's hard to overdo it.

  • @farmmom7140
    @farmmom7140 3 года назад +4

    Great info hubby! Time to go salt my plants!!

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +2

      You go salt the plants and I'll go pee the plants, lol.

    • @jennyrielly3807
      @jennyrielly3807 3 года назад +1

      @@MikeKincaid79 Thank you for the inspiration & your generous sharing of info. I am enjoying your videos! What growing zone are you in?

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +1

      Glad you're enjoying them. zone 8b, 35 minutes east of Olympia, Wa.

  • @tahajudku7945
    @tahajudku7945 3 года назад +27

    I always use epsom salt in my garden especially during replant to reduce plants shock . It works wonders .

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +4

      I agree 100%

    • @assog5737
      @assog5737 3 года назад +2

      Micros and humic work better and are safer.

    • @jackiecollins7782
      @jackiecollins7782 2 года назад

      Which type epsom salts for garden thx

    • @dabberdan3200
      @dabberdan3200 2 года назад +1

      Interesting 🤨 I use aloe Vera/RootWise Microbial Inoculant/Buildasoil Coconut Powder and Norwegian Sea Kelp.Plants don’t skip a single beat and will be praying with turgor in less than 12 hours

    • @tlc6756
      @tlc6756 Год назад

      Aspirin water works good for new transplants too. I dissolve 4 baby aspirin in a gallon of water. Its suppose to strengthen plant immune systems. It perked them right up.

  • @hughthenasia3153
    @hughthenasia3153 3 года назад +2

    Speaks very well. Great vid!

  • @michaelougarezos8963
    @michaelougarezos8963 2 года назад

    Thank you Mikey, I will try it on my veggies

  • @EVERBEE_SEWING_BEE
    @EVERBEE_SEWING_BEE 3 года назад +5

    I'm just about to pot up a couple of patio apple trees, that are looking a little sorry for themselves - I'm going to try this, thanks for the tip - I'll keep you posted :)

  • @gailzodin5994
    @gailzodin5994 3 года назад +14

    I love your program. I just wanted to tell you that Epsom Salt is used to destroy roots of tree trunks so it can be used to kill roots too . It also is used as a fertilizer. So you do have to be careful with how much you use. I think your presentation is excellent & very interesting. From one biology teacher to a very intelligent man who has a way of creating interest in your program by talking like you are in a conversation instead of giving a speech. Gail Zodin, Burleson , Tx

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +3

      Well I really appreciate your comment, Gail, and it means even more coming from a biology teacher. Glad to teach and entertain at the same time!

    • @gailzodin5994
      @gailzodin5994 3 года назад +2

      To

    • @BrigitteNotte
      @BrigitteNotte Год назад

      ​@@MikeKincaid79 no sound 🤷🏼‍♀️

    • @scottmiller1916
      @scottmiller1916 11 месяцев назад

      I was about to put a full TABLESPOON in my gallon of declorinated water sprayer but read YOUR COMMENT just in time, I container grow EVERYTHING, TEASPOON IT IS. Thank you and I just found Mikes channel , looks great!

  • @Cat-hr7yk
    @Cat-hr7yk 3 года назад +2

    This was very helpful! Thank you

  • @joyceschamburg7970
    @joyceschamburg7970 2 года назад +1

    I have a hydrangea that was a gift from years ago. It had beautiful blooms when I received it, I put it in the ground and its never bloomed again. It has beautiful foliage but no blooms. I’m going to try the epsom salt

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  2 года назад +1

      Did you watch my series about why your hydrangea isn't blooming? Here are the videos: ruclips.net/video/dUkTc794Tos/видео.html | ruclips.net/video/zfBHOKjEAUU/видео.html | ruclips.net/video/Cph5mvf_j7Y/видео.html

  • @myboibill
    @myboibill 3 года назад +30

    Your right about rosin salts. You are also a handsome guy😜

    • @danzbutrfly
      @danzbutrfly 3 года назад +1

      He does look like a young Clint Eastwood...

    • @myboibill
      @myboibill 3 года назад +1

      Better 👍👍

  • @lorrainedurgee1761
    @lorrainedurgee1761 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for telling about how much epsom salt to use on my outdoor plants...hooray!!!!!

  • @mystrength2009
    @mystrength2009 3 года назад

    You make me smile.

  • @pamelamaino8533
    @pamelamaino8533 3 года назад +2

    Fantastic information! Thanks Mike!

  • @petervanwijk8323
    @petervanwijk8323 Год назад +6

    I've had a lemon tree in my garden for twenty years and it produced the most amazing sweet lemons, it was suggested that I treat the tree with 75g of Epsom salts 3 times a year. I did this for many years. I started noticing that my lemons were getting very bitter but did not relate this to the Epsom Salts, my friends that used to love my lemons started making excuses why they no longer needed them, especially those making lemon pickles. After much head scratching I decided to stop using Epsom salts and it took a good two seasons for the bitter taste of the lemons to go away. I also went through the same process with my lime tree which is now also back to normal and my friends are all happy again. Some food for thought, take care, rgds Peter South Africa.

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  Год назад +3

      I appreciate the feedback. That's a lot of great info from someone who has seen this play out over several years. I may need to do an update and include your info.

  • @Mike-up6qb
    @Mike-up6qb 3 года назад +3

    This is the great video on how to used epsom salt on plant direct to the point.

  • @billyblackie9417
    @billyblackie9417 3 года назад

    That is very good because it is hard for people just starting thank you

  • @kathymanley8711
    @kathymanley8711 3 года назад +3

    I use it for me for aches and pains after working in the garden. As we as plants inside and outside.

  • @beth8095
    @beth8095 Год назад

    Been looking for a great video like this one! Thanks

  • @NatalyaBerezneva
    @NatalyaBerezneva 3 года назад

    It is a fantastic gardening canal!

  • @mahmoudajjan466
    @mahmoudajjan466 3 года назад +3

    1st Well thanks for the video, we all should use Epsom salt it's great and just like you said (it doesn't matter how much you put) but of course not too much and not too little, thank you again, and i would if you want of course if show us the fish tank whenever you want, thanks Mike 😊😊, bye for now.

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +3

      Yes, I'll have to make a fish update for you, Mahmoud. It's been a long time. The fish are growing well and I think the mother is holding more babies again!

    • @mahmoudajjan466
      @mahmoudajjan466 3 года назад +2

      @@MikeKincaid79 😄😙😙😙😙😘😘 i sooooooooooooo hope so

  • @necymamaril3735
    @necymamaril3735 3 года назад +4

    I got you Mike. I think you read my mind with regards to using it on the ground. I figured without testing that my ground is alkaline.(...it seldom rain in So.California...) I will try it on my other plants on the ground, since you’re so convincing! Thanks!

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +3

      The art of convincing. Maybe I should write a book, lol.

  • @motivationiskey5694
    @motivationiskey5694 3 года назад +1

    Like your passion .i am using magnesium sulphate and I am seeing results.

  • @KatrinaTrys
    @KatrinaTrys 3 года назад

    Epsom salt & neem oil is something my grandparents loved to use..

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +1

      Those grandparents sure were smart! Thanks, Katrina.

    • @dannac_8888
      @dannac_8888 3 года назад +1

      Neem is so expensive now because of its effectiveness other pure oil can help natural water-based pesticides stick to the leaves as well.

  • @judichristophersen7238
    @judichristophersen7238 3 года назад +8

    I have used Epson salt for years on my roses I also use banana pills I cut them up and I put them in a bottle and I let them sit there is with the top on fill it up with water and I also put eggshells on my roses I have the most beautiful roses you’ve ever seen and I bought them at Walmart for 399 on clearance

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +3

      Thanks for the confirmation, Judi! It's great to hear other people personal experience and successes with these methods.

  • @judybarker3117
    @judybarker3117 3 года назад +21

    Oh Mike, you bad boy, you forgot to tell us how much Epsom Salt to use in the last video. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You are forgiven, problem solved. I love your informative videos. So much to learn.

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +5

      Thanks, Judy! So much to teach. And I learn as much as you guys do, from all your comments and questions.

  • @mayarada2059
    @mayarada2059 2 года назад +2

    Yes , I believe Epsom salts and exactly what I did use into my Garden .

  • @zolasimons466
    @zolasimons466 2 года назад

    Thank you for this very helpful information.

  • @camicri4263
    @camicri4263 3 года назад +36

    Thanks Mike! You can even drink some too for detox it has to be the kind that can be ingested also it's very good to soak in the tub and add Epson salt an lavender essential oils to relax, it would be nice to have filtered water for your bath to eliminate chlorine(Chloramine is less volatile than chlorine, so it stays in the water longer than chlorine) and fluoride and other crap they put in our water which is not good for us because the skin absorbs it. So Epson salt is good magnesium for the skin. We also need a lot of magnesium as well which is used in hundreds of functions in our bodies. We need more organic gardening to build back the soil we depleted of nutrients with our chemical fertilizer, shampoo, and a lot of uther stuff. No crowing? Hugs🤗💜

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +5

      Don't worry, I'm sure you'll hear some tomorrow, haha

    • @camicri4263
      @camicri4263 3 года назад

      Hahaha Mike, I am not worried!

    • @ang350
      @ang350 3 года назад +6

      Please do not soak if you are diabetic.

    • @camicri4263
      @camicri4263 3 года назад +1

      @@ang350 why?

    • @ang350
      @ang350 3 года назад +4

      Cami Cri The warning on the back of the bag I have says that hot or warm soaks should not be used by diabetics without approval by a physician. My daughter is Type 1.

  • @MattBeckley
    @MattBeckley 3 года назад +9

    Hi Mike. Faithful follower, I got 15 rose cuttings and 20 hydrangea cuttings potted up and rooting due to your videos lol. I had put a little tutorial earlier in the year on my Facebook with instructions to my friends for putting it on your roses when doing your spring pruning like my grandmother taught me. Well the next thing I knew I had people sending me videos of other people on RUclips talking about how toxic it was towards plants and soils and not to do it. It was disheartening cause I was just trying to help my friends out. Long story short, I still did my roses, my grandparents roses and some of my friends roses after I pruned them for them and..... They are amazing and just as perfect as they always are. And bonus some of my friends who had super overgrown and way past due pruning needs, well I did some serious cut backs and added the Epsom and boom, fresh new canes , totally revitalized plant. W the improved airflow and the heat down here In Beaverton this year I can proudly say there was no black spot, rust or mildew on a single plant. Thank you sir for being an inspiration to us and staying w the old tried and true ways. Also I have an old heirloom Scotch rose I dig up from a field in Maine and transplanted here to Oregon 12 years ago that always sends up new shoots that I would love to send you. It's a bullet proof plant w tiny foilage and the coolest white/yellow single/double/triple blooms all on the same plant. Let me know if you want me to send u some.

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +2

      Glad you didn't listen to the hype about Epsom salt being bad. I actually overuse it and always get fantastic results. It's very difficult to overuse Epsom salt. If you wanted to send rose cuttings, I'd do my best with them.

    • @MattBeckley
      @MattBeckley 3 года назад

      @@MikeKincaid79 absolutely I'll send them up this week, do you have a po box? I'll send up shoots w roots , I'll send a few. Anything else you want from the south , Oregon, lol.

  • @scottmiller1916
    @scottmiller1916 11 месяцев назад +1

    LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

  • @MsSleepgoddess
    @MsSleepgoddess 8 месяцев назад +1

    Mike thank you for the information.😊

  • @rachalemcconner8970
    @rachalemcconner8970 3 года назад +3

    Would you please do a video on the best organic fertilizers?

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +1

      Sure, we can talk about organics. I'll add it to the list.

  • @Wiredogrepair1
    @Wiredogrepair1 3 года назад +5

    Just picked up four bag today, because I add it to 25 lbs of 15-15-15 fertilizer with a cup of rock dust. This is my daily feed for all my plants. Great stuff Mike. - Jeff

    • @monkeygraborange
      @monkeygraborange 3 года назад +1

      Daily?

    • @Wiredogrepair1
      @Wiredogrepair1 3 года назад +2

      monkeygraborange : Well I call it a daily feed but your right I apply it weekly. Should of called it my weekly feed. I Homestead in the high desert of Nevada where the soil is real bad. I will be making more compost, we grow in raised beds, so we feed every week and add compost to keep my dirt fertile.

    • @MikeKincaid79
      @MikeKincaid79  3 года назад +1

      Now that's a great idea, just adding it to the fertilizer.