Never throw away ashes: your garden will quickly renew itself

03.04.2023 08:33
Updated: 15.04.2023 01:24

Anything left over from a fire, burning wood in a stove, or plant debris can be of great use to gardeners and vegetable growers.

Without a doubt, it can be said about ash that it works wonders and helps plants surprise you with green foliage, gorgeous flowering and delicious fruits.

What does ash give to the garden?

The quality of the soil will be incredibly transformed if you have ash at your disposal.

The introduction of natural fertilizer will help soil microorganisms quickly process organic matter into elements available for plant nutrition.

Ash fertilizer activates the process of photosynthesis, helps plants to develop a strong root system, acquire numerous buds and delight with a harvest.

ash
Photo: © Belnovosti

Ash will help seedlings to germinate and grow stronger faster. In those beds and flower beds where there is ash, there are the fewest pests, and plants get sick less often.

A way to use ash in the garden

You really can't go wrong with using wood ash as a liquid fertilizer early in the season, and not forgetting about it in the heat of summer.

How to make ash solution

Mix 1 tablespoon of ash in 5 liters of settled water and get a complete plant fertilizer rich in nutrients.

Water the beds with the prepared solution, not forgetting about the bushes, flower beds and lawns.

Use ash without fear on almost all types of soil except alkaline soil, and you will see beneficial changes occurring in your soil and in your garden beds.

Author: Elena Gutyro Internet resource editor

Content
  1. What does ash give to the garden?
  2. A way to use ash in the garden
  3. How to make ash solution