The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. Q: I have a wood burning fireplace. Is it safe to ...

In this week's Fielding Questions, Don Kinzler answers questions about the possible causes of brown tips on houseplant leaves, if wood ash can safely be applied to gardens, and more. Gardening ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – During a holiday party or get-together, it’s nice to be able to have a fire going either in your fireplace or wood stove. The ashes from a fireplace or a wood stove can remain ...

Wood ashes can be a valuable resource for amending garden soil. Anyone using a fireplace or wood stove knows that a large amount of wood ashes can accumulate over a heating season. When applied under ...

We write about this topic every year because, quite frankly, there’s a lot of misinformation on the internet about the benefits of using fireplace ashes in your garden. And, since we are entering ...

Incorporating wood ashes into your garden can offer several benefits, but there are also important considerations to keep in ...

With the fire burning all winter long it can be hard to know what to do with all of the ashes. Sure, you can throw them away, but some people recommend recycling them in your garden. We asked a couple ...

Fire pit ashes are high in key nutrients that make it a beneficial addition to garden soil. Ashes can also deter certain pests, such as slugs and snails. They are highly absorbent, making them a handy ...