Potassium or potash is an important component of the nutrients that plants take in for their growth, which regulates a plant’s water balance. I had an unusual question from one of my readers while at ...

Key Points Wood ash can be used as a fertilizer for spring bulbs if your soil is not too alkaline.Integrate wood ash by raking it into soil in winter, giving plenty of time for the salt in it to break ...

Hope all of you survived this record cold during Christmas. That was about as cold as I have been for a while. I had an unusual question from one of my readers while at the butcher shop in ...

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 ...

Question: I have a wood stove and generate a lot of ashes this time of year. Is it OK to put wood ash in the garden, compost or lawn? Answer: Wood ash contains most of the 13 essential nutrients that ...

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 ...

Q: I’ve heard that adding carbon to the soil by mixing in charcoal is good for plants. Is this correct? - Jessica from Monroe A: Great question, Jessica. And as I’ve just recently cleaned out my ...

Have you tried pallet gardening? In recent years, there has been a variety of ways that wood pallets have been used in the garden. For folks that can’t bend down, this is a great way to bring the ...

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 ...