Do you have wood ash at home?
And you don’t know what to do with it? When we heat ourselves with a fireplace or stove at home, this is often a question we ask ourselves.
Well, it was… because here is a list of very practical uses. Indeed, the benefits of ash are numerous.
I have tested most of these uses and I can tell you that it really works!
I who stupidly threw the ashes in the trash, now I know what to do with them.
And so will you, once you discover these 14 uses of wood ash. Look :
1. As a dust bath for birds
Place the ashes in a place where only birds can go. Dust baths allow them to eliminate parasites on their wings. And it also works for chickens. Find out the trick here.
2. To protect your rose bushes from slugs
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 appreciate it.
7. Against ice
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