Spread the ashes in a wide circle around each base of your rose bushes. They will deter snails and slugs from attacking your plants.
3. To fertilize the compost
Mix wood ashes into your compost in small quantities. They will enrich it. But don’t add too much so as not to make it too acidic. Your compost will love this!
4. As fertilizer for your lawn
Lawns love ashes which are rich in nutrients. Wood ashes contain 10 to 25% calcium, 1 to 4% magnesium, 5 to 15% potassium and 1 to 3% phosphorus. A perfect cocktail! Sprinkle it directly on the lawn in small quantities.
5. As a multi-purpose cleaner
Mix ashes with water to form a paste. With a sponge, you can scrub dirty dishes and clean the work surface. You can also rub this paste on the glass of your wood stove or the insert of your fireplace. It also works for the marks left by glasses on wooden furniture. You can also use this paste to polish and shine silver objects. Be careful, this mixture is abrasive. So use it with caution and remember to wear protective gloves. The effects of ash on the skin can be irritating.
6. As a fertilizer for tomatoes
Is wood ash good for tomatoes? The ash is rich in potash, calcium and silica. And the tomato plants love it! Put a little ash at their feet to help them grow. Plants, like black nightshade, also like it.
7. Against ice
Is it sliding in front of your house because of the ice? Put a little ash on these slippery passages. It doesn’t take much for it to be effective and to prevent a fall. Very practical if you have steps in front of the door.
8. To melt snow quickly
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