Description

Will fill as close to 1 lb as possible Sifted to remove larger pieces. All wood is sustainably collected from land in Wisconsin for heating house. Woods included: Ash, Oak, Hickory, Maple, Ironwood, Birch. No pesticides are used on property. To fertilizing the garden , lawn, and trees. The calcium carbonate, potassium, and minerals are essential for plants/trees and lawn health. It works as a liming agent to neutralize acidic soils. Please do not get it directly on growing plants to prevent the burning of the foliage. · To make pottery. · To de-ice walkways and driveways. Wood ash has salt in it. Sprinkle some ash on snow and ice. · To keep slugs and snails away. · For chicken dust baths. · To raise the soil's pH - test the soil first. · Sprinkle it over an oil stain on concrete. · Add a small amount to the compost. · Add to Tomatoes . They love potassium—Mix 1/4cup with the soil when planting tomatoes. · To clean the woodstove door - Dip a wet sponge or cloth in wood ash and rub against the door. It pulls the residue right off. · Make Lye - to make natural soap. · Polish metal - Make a paste with wood, ash, and water. Apply to the metal, allow it to sit for a few minutes, and wipe clean. · For Cleaning Products · Soap supplies Remember these tips when using wood ash: · Moderation : Use wood ash sparingly. Too much can harm plants. · Cool Ash : Only use cooled wood ash. Hot ash can damage plants. · Avoid Acid-Loving Plants : Don’t apply wood ash around acid-loving plants like blueberries or rhododendrons.