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thy
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by thy »
Can wood ashes benefit in any way in the garden
Have to clean up the fireplace

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kHT
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by kHT »
Yes, this is great for the garden or flower beds.
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thy
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by thy »
Thank you KHT
Do you know abouth the PH ? It is mostly beech and a bit of ash and oak tree
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kHT
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by kHT »
Sorry, I can't help on the PH but you should see an improvement in the plants you spread this on.
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thy
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by thy »
Thank
s... I'll try to spread a fine layer ... have to find a calm day

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Bob Scott
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by Bob Scott »
Wood ash is usually very alkaline. Excellent in acid soil but neutral or above soil it probably shouldn't be used.
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thy
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by thy »
Thank's Bob... I can use a little higher PH so no problem

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Carol O
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by Carol O »
I'm thinking beets and root crops like wood ash, but I better go look that up. Yes, but not potatoes or blueberry bushes.
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thy
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by thy »
LOL Just the left ower from the fireplace

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party_music50
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by party_music50 »
Lilac trees love wood ash!
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