Before you toss out those leftover fireplace scraps, discover why gardeners are saving them and which plants benefit most ...

When you're scooping out the fireplace, save the ashes to fertilize plants in the garden. Here are seven plants that thrive when you add wood ash to your garden.

Wood ash can be used to fertilize various vegetables and flowers, including pepper plants. It's full of nutrients that ...

Wood ash, left behind in the fireplace or after a bonfire, is often overlooked as a natural fertilizer. However, it's actually an invaluable tool for enriching soil, boosting plant health, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...