With the fire burning this winter, you might consider putting the ashes in your garden. Here's what pros say about whether it ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Incorporating wood ashes into your garden can offer several benefits, but there are also important considerations to keep in mind. Here's a comprehensive look at whether you should use ...

Hurricane Sandy brought a few days without power to our house, and the fireplace figured prominently in heating and cooking. As we were straightening up afterwards, I found myself staring into the new ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. Q: I have a wood burning fireplace. Is it safe to ...

Fire pit ashes are high in key nutrients that make it a beneficial addition to garden soil. Ashes can also deter certain pests, such as slugs and snails. They are highly absorbent, making them a handy ...

ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - Heading into cooler weather and fires in the fireplace, I’ve been asked before if those wood ashes are of benefit in the lawn or garden. The short answer is yes, but ...

I have heard that fireplace ashes are good for vegetable gardens. How much is safe to use? — Gene H., Jenks The use of fireplace ashes is complicated. While it is commendable to recycle any waste ...

We write about this topic every year because, quite frankly, there’s a lot of misinformation on the internet about the benefits of using fireplace ashes in your garden. And, since we are entering ...