Q. Can I use the wood ashes from our wood stove in my garden? What do they do to the soil? — Louise, White Lake A. Yes, you can use wood ash in your garden. Actually, they are a valuable soil ...

Your soil may not need it, your plants may not want it, and it's possible to use it incorrectly. But when properly applied, wood ash can be good for plants. This guide explains how to add wood ash to ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Incorporating wood ashes into your garden can offer several benefits, but there are also important considerations to keep in mind. Here's a comprehensive look at whether you should use ...

Wood ash can be a valuable addition to your garden soil, bringing with it essential nutrients like potassium and phosphorus. In fact, ashes from your wood-burning fireplace can improve your garden’s ...

It feels like spring and our thoughts are turning to gardening. Turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and ...

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’m sure I’m not the only gardener in town wondering what to do with the wood ash I’ve been collecting over the winter now that spring has (sort of) sprung. If wood ash isn’t at the top of your spring ...

If you have a wood stove or a fireplace, one of spring’s rituals is shoveling out the ashes. And if you’re in tune with the philosophy of recycling plant residues back into the natural cycle of soil ...

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 ...

As fireplaces blaze and bills bite, a dusty by-product is quietly reshaping how Britons think about their gardens. This week, from Cornwall to Caithness, home growers are turning to plain wood ash to ...

Age-old remedies of wood ash are proving to be popular in modern day remedies. Photo: Napoleon FROM hair and skin issues to soil health to resolving family conflicts, here is a remedy that has been in ...