Thinking About Using Wood Ash in Your Garden? Read This First

Is wood ash good for your garden? It adds nutrients and raises soil pH. Apply it sparingly, use only untreated wood—and do a ...
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The pros and cons of using wood ash in your garden, from a Denton County Master Gardener

A wood-burning fireplace or 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 ...

Record cold has fireplaces working overtime. Should those ashes be put to use in the garden?

Sift the ashes through a compost sifter to remove pieces of burned wood and debris. If you don’t have a sifter, you can use an old window screen or make your own by affixing 1/2- or 1/4-inch hardware ...

Always Keep Your Wood Ashes — They Help Keep These Garden Pests Away

Get the most out of every fire by recycling the wood ashes outside. Maintain a barrier around your plants for an eco-friendly ...
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Don't throw out your wood ashes! Use them to help your pepper plants thrive

The next time you start to clean out your fireplace or outdoor bonfire, you may want to hold on to your leftover wood ash. While this material may seem destined for the trash can, you should always ...

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Ashes can serve useful purposes if used with caution

Ashes contain elevated levels of potassium, a nutrient that helps to harden plant cells enough to promote strong, stocky growth and enhance resistance to stresses such as temperature extremes and ...