Uses for Fireplace Ashes

RE: Uses for Fireplace Ashes Post by fireplacelover89 (3) | (11/25/2008) Contact Ancient Romans used ashes to do laundry... in combination with goat suet... Also Ancient Romans used it to improve the quality of mortar in their construction... There are tons of usage for ashes after you clean your fireplace - ) Quint www.howtocleanfireplace.com Report Spam or Abuse RE: Uses for Fireplace Ashes Post By Quint (Guest Post) (11/25/2008) Ancient Romans used ashes to do their laundry... they used it in a combination with goat suet. Ancient Romans used it to improve the quality of mortar in their construction. Lot's of useful ways to use ashes after you clean your fireplace - ) Quint www.howtocleanfireplace.com Report Spam or Abuse Wood Ash Post By Akshay (Guest Post) (11/01/2008) If you want to mix it with your compost pile it will delay the decay reaction but I mix it with some 10-10-10 first in a bucket with water to make sure there are no live embers. Mixing it with the fertilizer helps make a more potent compost. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Uses for Fireplace Ashes Post By LeAnna (Guest Post) (05/25/2007) It is safe to use fire logs ashes? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Uses for Fireplace Ashes Post by mpfickling (5) | (12/02/2006) Contact I have used ashes and mayo on wood - it works great when you have a lot of wax buildup, but I would not try and use to for polishing. Note: make sure the ashes are free of debris, for that will only scratch the table. I sifted mine before using it to eliminate the problem. Also, scrub very gently when first applying; you can always scrub harder later. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Uses for Fireplace Ashes Post By Dan - Iowa (Guest Post) (11/17/2006) They used to make soap from animal fat and wood ash. Probably a stretch for 2006, but then there are worse hobbies too :o) Check out this site: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/paul_norman_3/soapmake.htm Report Spam or Abuse RE: Uses for Fireplace Ashes Post By HRL (Guest Post) (11/13/2006) Can someone tell me if ashes from a fireplace can be placed around a fire bush and/or around climbing roses? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Uses for Fireplace Ashes Post By Mary Beth (Guest Post) (09/29/2006) This may sound crazy, but mixing mayo and wood ashes from your fireplace and applying it to any wood furniture that has been water damaged, (say from a wet book that was placed on our antique table)..... fixes the problem, so I'm told. I haven't tried it yet because I'm waiting to get some ashes, but have read many times that this odd mixture does work! Anyone else out there try this? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Uses for Fireplace Ashes Post by Anonymous (6) | (09/28/2006) Profile | Contact I also put them on my vegetables in the gareden to get rid of aphids,worked last year on collards and swiss chard. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Uses for Fireplace Ashes Post By siris (Guest Post) (09/28/2006) When I have wood ashes I pour them on the soil where I will be planting radishes. No worms. Epsom salts works too. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Uses for Fireplace Ashes Post By carla bledsoe (Guest Post) (09/28/2006) i put mine on the garden and in the chicken yard (keeps down the smell and insects) chickens will dust bathe in them too. they are better for icy walks and steps than salt as they don't kill the grass or eat the cement like salt can. you do have to keep a rug at the door or take off your shoes at the door. ashes and melted ice make for great tracks. carry some in the trunk of your car in a milk jug. if you get stuck or have to walk on ice you have your handy ashes. Report Spam or Abuse Request: Uses for Fireplace Ashes Post by lewis_admin (1342) | (09/26/2006) Profile | Blog! | Contact Q: I have heard that you can put fireplace ashes on certain plants. Can someone tell me what plants this works for and what plants I shouldn't put them on? Are there any other uses for ashes? Diane A: Diane, Fireplace ash (wood ash) can be safely added to most garden soils, with a few exceptions. Depending on the type of tree burned, wood ash varies in alkalinity and will act as a liming agent in the soil, raising the pH. This makes it a useful additive if you have acidic soil or compost heaps that you want neutralized. Root crops, bulbs, annuals and most perennials will find it beneficial. Tomatoes seem to love it. Because of its alkaline nature, you should avoid giving it to acidic loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, cranberries or blueberries. It may also promote potato scab when applied to potatoes. Store fireplace ash safely in a metal garbage container and apply it to plants in the spring. Wood ash is easily absorbed into the soil so you only need 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch to dress flowerbeds. Wood ash from treated wood contains the residue from harmful chemicals and should not be used in the garden. Other ways to use wood ash are as a slug repellent around plants, a glass cleaner (use on fireplace glass-rub with newspaper) or as a melting agent (provides traction on snow and ice). It's also used as a boiling agent to break down cellulose plant material when making homemade paper. By Ellen Brown More Answers: Fireplace Ashes I don't know about fireplace ashes on plants, but I do know its the absolute best for putting on icy sidewalks and stairs. Its also great for putting behind and in front of your car tires when the roads are icy or snowy to give you car more traction. (12/04/2000) By roxsierose Wood Ashes Wood ashes add potash to the soil. They also help to keep soft bodied insects off plants (aphids and such). This time of year I add them right to the garden soil. (12/04/2000) By Stan - Michigan Traction Ashes can be used on walkways when they are slippery. Put some in a box and carry some in your car and it will give you traction when you are stuck on ice. (12/04/2000) By D - Lancaster, PA A Link Here's a link that might be helpful to you: http://ruralwideweb.com/tufwashes.htm. There are about ten different uses for the ashes, most of which are applicable to those in rural areas. As a bit of advice, avoid putting fireplace ashes around roses or other plants that are acid-loving. If you mix the ashes with your regular compost (or bag of fertilizer) it will stretch the product and feed your plants as well! (01/29/2003) By beachcitymom Azaleas When I work in my yard and burn leaves, tree limbs and any other wood trash you'll find in the yard, I let sit for about two days to cool (scattering thoroughly) then I put the ashes on my azaleas. They thrive on acid soil and this it the best I've found to make my garden do well. You can actually see the difference in the dark green leaves in about 3 days! (10/18/2005) By Greeneyesmom RE: Uses for Fireplace Ashes I always put them in my yard and not the trash, so I won't add to the landfill. (10/19/2005) By Ziggee Report Spam or Abuse