Q: I’ve heard that adding carbon to the soil by mixing in charcoal is good for plants. Is this correct? - Jessica from Monroe A: Great question, Jessica. And as I’ve just recently cleaned out my ...

Charcoal is a common soil amendment, but different types provide different benefits, from improved drainage to decreasing the amount of bacteria in the soil.

Question: I am accumulating a large amount of firewood ash from my fireplace. Can I add this to my garden? Answer: Wood ash from your fireplace can be a valuable addition to your garden bed, compost ...

For gardeners who heat their homes in winter using stoves or fireplaces, good-quality wood ashes can be a soil-amendment bonus. But if applied improperly, they can be a caustic topping for ...

Question: I have a wood stove and generate a lot of ashes this time of year. Is it OK to put wood ash in the garden, compost or lawn? Answer: Wood ash contains most of the 13 essential nutrients that ...

Find out if wood ash is good for the garden and how to use it effectively to fertilize plants. While the ash from wildfires can help nourish new growth, is wood ash good for the garden? Yes, the ashes ...

Most Kansas City-area soils are already naturally high in potassium and pH levels. Adding ash into it means you run the risk of saturating the soil of both. Submitted Submitted When it comes to ...

For gardeners who heat their homes in winter using stoves or fireplaces, good-quality wood ashes can be a soil-amendment bonus. But if applied improperly, they can be a caustic topping for ...

Not only does wood ash offer a free supply of vital nutrients, it is also raises the soil pH. If your soil is on the acid side, wood ash is a good thing to use. If soil hovers near 7.0 or above, it ...

While it’s tempting to many gardeners to spread ash from our cozy fireplaces into the garden, think twice. Much of what makes up ash isn’t needed in the Kansas City area. Courtesy Photo Local ...