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Wood ashes

Posted: Mar 20, 2013 10:37 am
by thy
Can wood ashes benefit in any way in the garden :-?
Have to clean up the fireplace :D

Re: Wood ashes

Posted: Mar 20, 2013 10:45 am
by kHT
Yes, this is great for the garden or flower beds.

Re: Wood ashes

Posted: Mar 22, 2013 7:53 pm
by thy
Thank you KHT
Do you know abouth the PH ? It is mostly beech and a bit of ash and oak tree

Re: Wood ashes

Posted: Mar 24, 2013 9:59 am
by kHT
Sorry, I can't help on the PH but you should see an improvement in the plants you spread this on.

Re: Wood ashes

Posted: Mar 26, 2013 12:17 am
by thy
Thank
s... I'll try to spread a fine layer ... have to find a calm day :wink:

Re: Wood ashes

Posted: Apr 14, 2013 1:00 pm
by Bob Scott
Wood ash is usually very alkaline. Excellent in acid soil but neutral or above soil it probably shouldn't be used.

Re: Wood ashes

Posted: Apr 15, 2013 4:31 am
by thy
Thank's Bob... I can use a little higher PH so no problem :D

Re: Wood ashes

Posted: Apr 16, 2013 12:36 pm
by Carol O
I'm thinking beets and root crops like wood ash, but I better go look that up. Yes, but not potatoes or blueberry bushes.

Re: Wood ashes

Posted: Apr 27, 2013 9:22 pm
by thy
LOL Just the left ower from the fireplace :wink:

Re: Wood ashes

Posted: Apr 28, 2013 5:32 am
by party_music50
Lilac trees love wood ash!