By Barbara Brown A wood burning fireplace or wood stove is a welcome sight in the cold winter months. Now, what do we do with all the ashes? Many gardeners recommend spreading them in the garden beds.
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Is it a bad idea to use wood ash as fertilizer for spring bulbs? We asked gardening pros
Key Points Wood ash can be used as a fertilizer for spring bulbs if your soil is not too alkaline.Integrate wood ash by raking it into soil in winter, giving plenty of time for the salt in it to break ...
After a couple of cold nights, you might start eyeing the growing pile of ash in your fireplace, wondering if you can use it in your landscape. The short answer is “it depends,” experts say. Clean ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Looking for a low-cost nutrient booster for your fruit and vegetable plants? The answer may be in your wood-burning fireplace or fire pit.
Bob over in Wardensville, West Virginia, writes: “I’ve got a lot of wood ashes. I wonder if I can use them in the garden? And if so where?” A little bit of ash can be a good thing Bob; but large ...
Q: I’ve heard that adding carbon to the soil by mixing in charcoal is good for plants. Is this correct? - Jessica from Monroe A: Great question, Jessica. And as I’ve just recently cleaned out my ...
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