I burn untreated macrocarpa in my log fire. Will spreading the ash lightly on my garden and lawn do any harm (or good)?
gilligee,
Jun 25, 8:03pm
I sprinkle ours round each rose and put the rest in the compost.
bluefrog2,
Jun 25, 8:26pm
I put mine in the compost. Spreading under plants is fine, so long as it's not under an acid loving plant. Ash is alkaline. And I had the impression that lawn grass prefers it slightly acid too, but please double check this.
pestri,
Jun 25, 8:31pm
High in potash, good for any number of ornamentals and even your lawn . but no treated wood burnt in there?
lythande1,
Jun 25, 8:32pm
When you buy It's called potash and is expensive. An essential ingredient and excellent for fruit in particular. Fruit trees and vines, the strawberry patch, the vege patch, all will benefit. Sadly I have to get mine from a friend with a fireplace, not having one of my own.
budgel,
Jun 26, 2:46pm
Go easy when putting it around plants. I killed a young olive by being too liberal with it.
harrislucinda,
Jun 26, 5:21pm
I spread over the garden and around trees but it is not as strong as brought stuff
hazelthecat,
Jun 26, 5:43pm
Thanks all. I will continue spreading but more lightly on the lawn.
zoopa,
Jun 26, 8:53pm
Make soap out of it
52many,
Dec 5, 6:52pm
And use it to clean the glass of your log fire. works a treat!
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