When you're scooping out the fireplace, save the ashes to fertilize plants in the garden. Here are seven plants that thrive ...

What to do with the surfeit of wood likely to result as Iowa's ash trees succumb to the emerald ash borer is a “big concern,” said State Forester Paul Tauke. “That's going to be a huge issue” in the ...

If you have a fireplace, fire pit, or even a BBQ grill, wood ash is free. All you need to make use of this product in your ...

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 ...

Wood ash can be a valuable addition to your garden soil, bringing with it essential nutrients like potassium and phosphorus. In fact, ashes from your wood-burning fireplace can improve your garden’s ...

If you've been curling up by the warm fireplace this winter, you may have just what you need to make sure your flowers are full of life this spring.