Wood ash from burning wood in firepits and fireplaces can be added to garden beds to neutralize pH issues and provide nutrients to growing plants. But is charcoal ash good for plants too, or is it ...

Ashes contain nutrients like potassium, magnesium and calcium that improve garden soil naturally. “I use a lot of ashes in my ...

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 ...

After a couple of cold nights, you might start eyeing the growing pile of ash in your fireplace, wondering if you can use it in your landscape. The short answer is “it depends,” experts say. Clean ...

What to do with the surfeit of wood likely to result as Iowa's ash trees succumb to the emerald ash borer is a “big concern,” said State Forester Paul Tauke. “That's going to be a huge issue” in the ...

From poultry dust baths to toothpaste, learn what to do with fireplace ashes by reading through our list of 30 uses for wood ash. We process tons of firewood each year on our homestead. Nothing is ...

The ash tree is an important part of Wabanaki history and culture, says Associate Professor of History Joe Hall. That’s why he keeps a hunk of the hardwood — a gift from one teacher to another — in ...

Dinesen, the Danish wood flooring company known as a gold standard throughout the industry, has good news for spring. The brand, which has long produced natural floors in Douglas fir, oak, and pine, ...