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 ...

Key Points Wood ash adds helpful nutrients to certain plants but should only be used if soil isn’t too alkaline.Its gritty texture helps repel pests like slugs and snails from your garden.Always apply ...

Find out if wood ash is good for the garden and how to use it effectively to fertilize plants. While the ash from wildfires can help nourish new growth, is wood ash good for the garden? Yes, the ashes ...

We’ve accumulated a lot of wood ash over the winter. Can we add it to our garden soil or compost pile? Whether using wood ash in the garden is a good idea depends on your garden soil’s pH and ...

If you've been curling up by the warm fireplace this winter, you may have just what you need to make sure your flowers are ...

If you enjoy using your fireplace throughout the winter, you may have accumulated a pile of wood ash. As the weather warms up, it's important to clean out your fireplace, but where do you put all of ...

For gardeners who heat their homes in winter using stoves or fireplaces, good-quality wood ashes can be a soil-amendment bonus. But if applied improperly, they can be a caustic topping for ...

I want to use wood ashes from my stove in my garden. How much should I apply each year? Wood ash is a good source of plant-available potassium and other mineral nutrients, BUT it is very alkaline.

Not only does wood ash offer a free supply of vital nutrients, it is also raises the soil pH. If your soil is on the acid side, wood ash is a good thing to use. If soil hovers near 7.0 or above, it ...

I had an unusual question from one of my readers while at the butcher shop in Jeromesville a few years ago. She was concerned about throwing wood ash on her garden and whether the practice of ...