Using Fireplace Ashes In Your Garden

RE: Using Fireplace Ashes In Your Garden By (Guest Post) Best to have a light application only in autumn. The only other time to use them is after PH tewting so that you know it won't be too much alkaline effect on the soil. i always want to use them more for slugs but am alwys hesitant because of the alkaline effect. Posted on 07/08/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse wood ash for roses By Rhonda (Guest Post) Is it safe to uses wood ashes on Roses.I'm planting Roses and have heard that it helps. Posted on 04/17/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Using Fireplace Ashes In Your Garden By Rudi (Guest Post) ashes are water soluble and will raise the ph level quickly if over application occurs. A slight dusting once a year should do no damage and will raise potassium levels etc. Be careful on soils that are already have a high lime content!! Posted on 02/18/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Using Fireplace Ashes In Your Garden By Jo Bodey (256) Contact Coal ahses are not good for the soil and woodashes should be added sparingly - a sprinkle as Palma suggests - too much wood ash is also not good for the soil. Regards Jo Posted on 01/01/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

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