When it comes to building your garden beds, choosing the right materials is important for many reasons. Pressure-treated lumber offers durability, resists decay, and can be a great solution if you ...

Bob over in Wardensville, West Virginia, writes: “I’ve got a lot of wood ashes. I wonder if I can use them in the garden? And if so where?” A little bit of ash can be a good thing Bob; but large ...

When you're scooping out the fireplace, save the ashes to fertilize plants in the garden. Here are seven plants that thrive when you add wood ash to your garden.

Choosing the right wood for your raised garden beds is no small matter. Depending on what wood you go with, you could enjoy your raised beds for many, many years to come - or discover that you have to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are plenty of reasons to forego traditional gardening and use raised garden beds for your planting needs and wants. They maximize space ...

I had an unusual question from one of my readers while at the butcher shop in Jeromesville a few years ago. She was concerned about throwing wood ash on her garden and whether the practice of ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Incorporating wood ashes into your garden can offer several benefits, but there are also important considerations to keep in mind. Here's a comprehensive look at whether you should use ...

Hope all of you survived this record cold during Christmas. That was about as cold as I have been for a while. I had an unusual question from one of my readers while at the butcher shop in ...

Fireplaces were busy last week warding off frigid outdoor temperatures. After logs are burned and fires die, only ashes remain. Is there a use for the ashes in the garden? Wood ash can be used in the ...

For gardeners who heat their homes in winter using stoves or fireplaces, good-quality wood ashes can be a soil-amendment bonus. But if applied improperly, they can be a caustic topping for ...