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Can anyone tell me if wood ash is any good for using in the garden. I have loads of it and don't know if I can use it or just throw it away?

oldmancap Sat 10/05/08 16:17

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hammerman
Sat 10/05/08
19:19

Chuck it on and fork it in...it's brilliant. Some people say that by leaving it on top and using it as a mulch, it deters slugs.

heathfield
Sat 10/05/08
19:49

You might be interested in this article.

oldmancap
Sat 10/05/08
20:31

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Thanks hammerman for your advice. I am just starting thig garden anther are lots of slugs.

heathfield printed out your article, lots of reading but just great,
all I need to know about wood ash, thank you

Well done folks youve come up trumps again for me.

oldmancap
Sat 10/05/08
20:37

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sorry hammernan I've just started this garden and it has loads of slugs in it so this ash would will help to get rid of them hopefully. thanks again.

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