As fireplaces blaze and bills bite, a dusty by-product is quietly reshaping how Britons think about their gardens. This week, ...

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 ...

On any chilly fall or winter night, plumes of wood smoke rise all over the metro area. Lots of wood is being burned and lots of ash being created. If you are burning hardwoods, you may be able to use ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It seems like California’s wildfires have left a coating of ash on everything, including garden plants. But there’s no reason to panic, said Master Gardener Yvonne Savio of Pasadena. Pot ash is ...