Q. I burn oak firewood in the winter and accumulate a considerable amount of wood ash. What do you think about spreading it on the vegetable garden or around flowering plants and shrubs? Ted Sippel, ...

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 ...

It’s that time of year. With winter come nights with clear, cold skies, often accompanied by the smoke and aroma from wood-burning fireplaces. Many folks enjoy a roaring wood fire and the warmth, ...

Question: I have a wood stove and generate a lot of ashes this time of year. Is it OK to put wood ash in the garden, compost or lawn? Answer: Wood ash contains most of the 13 essential nutrients that ...

Most Kansas City-area soils are already naturally high in potassium and pH levels. Adding ash into it means you run the risk of saturating the soil of both. Submitted Submitted When it comes to ...

Q. We are taking down several trees on our property I would like to chip up the branches to make mulch for our gardens. I read that freshly ground wood chips steal nitrogen from the soil. Is this true ...

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 ...

CORVALLIS – With last year’s storms, particularly the substantial ice event, there’s plenty of firewood around Oregon. Many homeowners wonder what to do with all the ashes left behind after the flames ...

While it’s tempting to many gardeners to spread ash from our cozy fireplaces into the garden, think twice. Much of what makes up ash isn’t needed in the Kansas City area. Courtesy Photo Local ...

Mark in Waldorf writes: “On Nov. 2, you told us, ‘Do not include food scraps, wood ash, grass clippings, junk mail or other nonsense in your compost pile. I’ll explain why next week.’ You didn’t. I ...

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 ...