I had an unusual question from one of my readers while at the butcher shop in Jeromesville a few years ago. She was concerned about throwing wood ash on her garden and whether the practice of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Wood ash, a by‐product of biomass combustion, has increasingly attracted attention as a sustainable soil amendment in forest ecosystems. Its application can counteract soil acidification, replenish ...

Local gardeners are always searching for a magic concoction that will quickly and easily improve our heavy clay soils. While a clay base is highly nutritious, it is difficult to manage. The best way ...

For gardeners who heat their homes in winter using stoves or fireplaces, good-quality wood ashes can be a soil-amendment bonus. But if applied improperly, they can be a caustic topping for ...

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, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When used correctly, wood ash can be good for garden soil. For example, fireplace ashes can work as a DIY tomato fertilizer that gives soil ...

Inside a warehouse in North Carolina, stacks of a new building material sit ready to be sent to D.R. Horton, the country’s largest homebuilder. The structural panels look like they’re made from timber ...