"Jim Marrs" wrote in message
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I wouldn't just dump the ashes. Wood ash is very alkaline and unless you
have very acidic soil you will be disturbing the PH considerably. A light
dusing if you need to lower the PH could be tried and may have some benefit
since the ash contains lots of trace elements and mineral.


Just supplimenting what Jim has written here -- I use some fireplace ashes
mixed with high-acid materials like pine needles in the compost heap to help
balance the PH.

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