6. As a fertilizer for tomatoes
Is wood ash good for tomatoes? The ash is rich in potash, calcium and silica. And the tomato plants love it! Put a little ash at their feet to help them grow. Plants, like black nightshade, also like it.
7. Against ice
Is it sliding in front of your house because of the ice? Put a little ash on these slippery passages. It doesn’t take much for it to be effective and to prevent a fall. Very practical if you have steps in front of the door.
8. To melt snow quickly
Ash is also very effective in melting ice quickly. For what ? Because ash is naturally alkaline, which melts snow. And if there is a ray of sunlight outside, the dark color of the ash generates even more heat, which melts the ice even faster. Besides, I tested this tip this winter on my driveway and it worked really well.
9. Against the proliferation of algae
The ash prevents algae from growing in the water. You don’t need to use a lot to make it work. A simple tablespoon of ashes for 3800 liters of water is enough! Very useful when you have to take care of a body of water or a pond in the garden.
10. To eliminate odors
To remove bad odors from the shoe closet, put ash in a cloth or an old T-shirt. Place this bundle of ashes near the shoes. To remove bad odors from your dog, sprinkle his coat with ashes then brush him. No more bad odors, especially if you wash it with a special shampoo before.
11. To do laundry the old-fashioned way
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