That leftover fireplace ash might help your plants… or hurt them.

In potted plants, good drainage is essential to prevent root rot. Mixing some wood ash with potting soil improves drainage ...

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

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 ...

You may know some of the unexpected and brilliant uses for the wood ash from your fireplace or wood stove, but you may not be aware of the its ability to keep your home smelling fresh. It's certainly ...

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 ...