I bought a house this summer and we have been doing a lot of work. Consequently we have just had a small bonfire and burnt most of the unwanted wood (we recycled anything of any use). I heard that ash is good for the soil but the links on this site talk about wood ash from a stove, this will have bits of plaster, wallpaper, the odd role plug and a few other inpurities in it as well as paper and leaves.
Can this be used in the same was as stove ash? Can it be mixed in? put in the composter or placed around plants? Or shall I just use it to fill the void under the steps we are building?
Thanks
2006-11-12 05:37:48 · 9 answers · asked by Gecko 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I have spread fireplace ashes in my gardens for many years. Make sure they are evenly spread and work them into the soil in the spring.
Good luck with your ash disposal.
2006-11-15 11:32:19 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Wood ash is generally good for the garden, however I would be tempted to siv or riddle out the bits of plaster and any solids,those you can put in to fill the void under the steps. Good gardening, and good luck with your new house
2006-11-16 03:57:14 · answer #2 · answered by alex winefly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are left with paper again instead of burning it paper and cardboard can be torn up and put in layers in the compost heap.Magazines are no good for this but most other paper is. A spade full of earth thrown in on top will help it rot down quickly.
2016-05-22 07:21:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it contains potassium, just use the regular ash; but not the unburned impurities. Work it into the soil & it will be beneficial to the vegetation
2006-11-12 05:48:17 · answer #4 · answered by Paul M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use it as fill. Im guessing the wood you used was treated lumber which has arsenic i believe or some other relatively nasty treatment in it which you wouldnt want leached into your vegetables. use it to fill in the void and buy some topsoil for the garden.
2006-11-12 05:47:01 · answer #5 · answered by Jake S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, put it in the skip. It will be full of toxins and chemicals, and lets face it, once its dug in, your not going to be able to get it out are you.
2006-11-12 05:39:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can. dig it in it will lighten the soil.
2006-11-12 05:45:43 · answer #7 · answered by grumpcookie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it`s good potash i`v allways done it
2006-11-12 05:45:52 · answer #8 · answered by tomzy33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dig it in
2006-11-12 05:48:20 · answer #9 · answered by Borlax 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋