if its bad to throw the ashes and cinders from the fire under the palm trees
2006-11-06 23:44:10 · 10 answers · asked by Stiuf 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
A little is fine but too much carbon might be a bit dodgy for the type of tree
2006-11-06 23:47:09 · answer #1 · answered by Powerpuffgeezer 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Where do you live? I only ask because the juxtaposition of fires and palm trees is interesting - if you have a lot of palm trees you must be somewhere warm - so what kind of fire is it? Are we talking barbecues? On the other hand, if it's cold where you are you might be trying to warm them up a bit ...
Wood-ash is great for plants as a fertiliser and to add 'fibre' to soil, particularly heavy clay. The ash contains a lot of potash which acts as a 'hardener' for soft growth - so it's good to put out at this time of year, especially as it's been warm and there could be new growth on your trees that needs toughening up before winter. It's also good - for the same reason - in spring, when plants can be caught out by sudden spells of extreme weather. Too much is not a good idea as potash isn't necessary for all plants all the year round.
If you have a lot of wood-ash, sift out the lumps as much as you can and store it in old compost bags for later use - any twigs and things left over can go on your compost heap to break down. Again, they'll add bulk to your potato peel and stuff.
Spread the ash in a thin layer under your trees around the base - you don't need to dig it or rake it in unless you want to - it's your choice - you might not want to look at little heaps of ash around the garden.
Ash also has some deterrent effect on slugs - nasty, scratchy stuff on their delicate bodies - but not enough in my garden.
Don't use coal ash, or barbecue ash. That's only good for treating icy paths. And I'm sure you know not to put any ash down until it's cold.
2006-11-08 09:49:47 · answer #2 · answered by MiniCat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a little ash never hurts any thing but to much of any thing is not good.spread it out on your lawn or garden spot make sure there are no live coals it could start a fire it happen here in n e texas 3000 acres and killed a friend it was on christmas day
2006-11-07 10:25:00 · answer #3 · answered by Steve C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wood ash is ok to put on/dig into the soil, not coal ash. But sprinkle it around don't pile it in one place endlessly, it needs to mix, on it's own will tend to become a paste when too wet, slippery.
2006-11-08 19:43:46 · answer #4 · answered by Dick s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you put to much in one place it just forms a mat....a sprinkling is fine and turn the soil lightly to mix it in.
2006-11-07 07:52:55 · answer #5 · answered by minitheminx65 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It adds acidity so it all depends on your soils Ph
2006-11-07 07:53:00 · answer #6 · answered by Thankyou4givengmeaheadache 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Wouldn't have thought so, unless they were still red hot.
2006-11-07 16:51:42 · answer #7 · answered by patsy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah its all fertiliser babe, just spread it around and things will be fine.
2006-11-07 07:59:11 · answer #8 · answered by Mintjulip 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do it and it does not hurt them.
2006-11-07 08:17:40 · answer #9 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No!
2006-11-07 07:51:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋