When planting bulbs in your garden, it's imperative to be aware of the potential pests that might want to dig them up. There's nothing more frustrating than planting a new section of bulbs and finding out it's been eaten away. While you may have seen posts circulating online about the benefits of adding sea salt to your garden to prevent this, note that it might not be the most effective form of pesticide. Contrary to online rumors, sea salt will also not reliably ward off larger pests, like rodents, from your plants. If you're going to try a type of salt against certain nuisances, the better bet would be with Epsom salt rather than sea salt.