wood ash

[oldmancap]

Can I use wood ash in the garden as I have loads of it or should I juast throw it away.

[Clanad]

Sure... just be judicious in its use. Wood ash is excellent in raising pH of the soil, and neutralizes acid soils. So, it's best you know the pH levels in the soil so as not to add toomuch. If you have acid loving plants, especially rhododendrons and azaleas and many varities of evergreens you would avoid spreading the ash near them.
Best of luck!

[taichiperson]

A word of warning - if you have are growing vegetables, don't put it on your potatoes, as they do not like it - we found out through experience!

[oldmancap]

Clanad and taichiperson thank you both for your advice it's very helpfull. I'm growing some fruit trees and some fruit bushes, so it should be good for that. I was thinking of adding it to water [but not too strong] and using it as a feed, say once a week. Thank you for your help.

[shylock73]

You shouldnt put new wood ash on the garden until it has weathered for a few weeks, but it is excellent potash after that.