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 ...

Is wood ash good for your garden? It adds nutrients and raises soil pH. Apply it sparingly, use only untreated wood—and do a ...

With the fire burning all winter long it can be hard to know what to do with all of the ashes. Sure, you can throw them away, but some people recommend recycling them in your garden. We asked a couple ...

In potted plants, good drainage is essential to prevent root rot. Mixing some wood ash with potting soil improves drainage ...

With record cold gripping much of North America this winter, many who find themselves with an abundance of fireplace ashes ...

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 ...

Starting next year, the storied cemetery will offer a new burial option: “natural organic reduction,” also known as human composting.

Leach the ash: Remove leftover potassium salts in the ash by filling a bucket with ash and rainwater (ideally rain water). Then, let the mixture sit for 30 minutes. The ash should drop to the bottom ...

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 ...

Running short on crafting materials can slow early progress in Ashes of Creation. Lumberjacking in Ashes of Creation is one of the first Artisan skills players rely on, yet many are unsure how to ...