HOMESTEAD HOW-TO
Wood ash is an excellent soil amendment, rich in essential nutrients such as potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. Sprinkling it around plants enhances soil fertility and stimulates healthier plant growth.
Due to its abrasive texture and drying properties, wood ash is effective at deterring garden pests. It is very effective against pests like slugs and snails.
Thanks to its alkaline properties, integrating wood ash into your compost pile can significantly reduce odors and accelerate decomposition.
Lightly applying wood ash over your lawn can replace lime treatments, improving the soil’s alkalinity and promoting lush, green growth.
Wood ash has excellent odor absorption qualities as products like ash and charcoal are often used to help fight odors and the bacteria that cause them.
The nutritional boost wood ash offers can promote faster and healthier growth and increased fruit production in many varieties of backyard fruit trees.
Chickens and other birds benefit from dust baths mixed with wood ash, which helps control parasites naturally. The ash aids in maintaining feather health and reducing bug infestations.