How Do You Use Woodburning Fireplace Ash?
The remnants of a warm fire in a wood burning stove or fireplace can seem like a messy burden, but, there are a number of great uses for wood ash. Silver, roses, wood furniture and icy walkways can all benefit in some way from the sooty residue. Here are some steps for using wood ash. To use as a de-icer; sprinkle generous quantities of cooled wood ash on walkways and driveways. This will add traction and also help melt the ice. To use for garden pest control: spread cooled wood ash around the perimeters of garden areas. This will help repel slugs, snails, cutworms and similar pests. To use as a garden fertilizer for alkaline loving plants: spread cooled wood ash around the plant’s base during growing season. Rose, as well as, many other flowering plants and vegetables thrive on the calcium and potassium rich mixture. To use as a silver polish: mix cooled wood ash with water to make a paste. Rub on silver with a color safe cotton cloth. Rinse with cool water and buff with a clean dry c
