In addition to calcium, wood ash contains 5-7% potassium and 1.5-2% phosphorous, both key nutrients for plants. Although it can be a decent fertilizer, McKinley points out that other fertilizers might ...

If you enjoy using your fireplace throughout the winter, you may have accumulated a pile of wood ash. As the weather warms up, it's important to clean out your fireplace, but where do you put all of ...

Discover the fascinating effects of using ash in the garden in this informative video! Learn how this natural byproduct can ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. Q: I have a wood burning fireplace. Is it safe to ...