Category - Garden & Pool

Salt can be a useful and basic solution for use in your garden and for those who have pools or spas.

Common salt (sodium chloride) has applications in saltwater pools and spas. Salt can be used in place of chlorine, and in concert with saltwater chlorinator cells, where it is naturally converted into chlorine to keep the water sanitized.

‘Salts’ like Epsom Salt have properties that make them useful for adding nutrients to soil. However, since care should be taken when using salt in gardens, our articles discuss how to avoid excessive amounts that can harm plants by disrupting the soil’s natural balance.

We also have several articles that cover topics around whether you can substitute the salt you have on hand for purpose-made salt products.

Learn more about how salt and ‘salts’ can be used around your home’s outdoor environment.