Does Salt Water or Vinegar Water Help Plants Grow?

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Some plants thrive in salt water. Algae, kelp, and other oceanic plants require salt water to live. Other plants perish when irrigated with salt water, as the salt builds up in the soil. Vinegar kills grass, but can help acid-loving plants such as gardenias or azaleas, if dilluted with water.

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Does Salt Water or Vinegar Water Help Plants Grow?

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