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Ace 06-11-2004 06:54 PM

Burnt leaf ashes in the garden
 
There has been a lot of talk about wood ashes in the garden. What about
ashes from burnt leafs, oak, maple, etc. in the garden, would it be
beneficial to the soil? Thanks




Pam - gardengal 06-11-2004 09:29 PM


"Ace" wrote in message
news:Qd8jd.63377$R05.9927@attbi_s53...
There has been a lot of talk about wood ashes in the garden. What about
ashes from burnt leafs, oak, maple, etc. in the garden, would it be
beneficial to the soil? Thanks


But much more beneficial when used in their unburnt form to create compost
or leafmold.


pam - gardengal



Bill 23-11-2004 06:14 AM

On 11/6/04 12:29 PM, in article Auajd.577592$8_6.114923@attbi_s04, "Pam -
gardengal" wrote:


"Ace" wrote in message
news:Qd8jd.63377$R05.9927@attbi_s53...
There has been a lot of talk about wood ashes in the garden. What about
ashes from burnt leafs, oak, maple, etc. in the garden, would it be
beneficial to the soil? Thanks


But much more beneficial when used in their unburnt form to create compost
or leafmold.


pam - gardengal


The ashes will be 'good' for the soil (and some plants) but instead of
burning leaves I compost them. By doing that there is no air pollution
created and the full benefit of the leaves goes into the garden. You could
even save them until next year and compost with your grass clippings...added
carbon.
Bill



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