‘I’ve seen several posts online about how ashes from the fireplace can keep insects away from my plants. If this is true, how much should I use?” — T.D. The internet can be a wonderful source of ...

We write about this topic every year because, quite frankly, there’s a lot of misinformation on the internet about the benefits of using fireplace ashes in your garden. And, since we are entering ...

From raising soil pH to being a line of defense against pests, we bet you didn't know all the ways you can use ash from your fireplace around your property.

When using ash, be careful not to put too much into your soil. Because ash is highly alkaline, using high amounts can throw off your soil’s balance. Skip using ash around acid-loving plants such as ...

Wood ashes can be a valuable resource for amending garden soil. Anyone using a fireplace or wood stove knows that a large amount of wood ashes can accumulate over a heating season. When applied under ...

Taking reduce, reuse, and recycle to a whole other level. When your cozy fire in your fireplace or fire pit is over, you may ...

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 ...