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I thought balance bikes were the coolest thing the first time I saw one. I don’t know why it didn’t dawn on me that removing the pedals from a bike or not having any pedals at all would be a great way for a person to learn to balance themselves before starting to ride a … Read moreWhat Age Are Balance Bikes For?
Over the years we have tried different types of ground covering in our garden. Pine needle mulch has become our covering of choice. In this article I will tell you how and why we chose it and what the benefits are for using pine needles instead of wood mulch. When we first moved into our … Read moreBenefits of Pine Needle Mulch
All kinds of things can be added to your compost to make it nutrient rich. You can add grass clippings, vegetables, leaves, vegetarian manure, washed eggshells, and more. But what about wood ash. Is wood ash good for compost? Wood ash is good for compost when you want to raise the pH of your soil … Read moreIs wood ash good for compost?
Wood ash is loaded with nutrients that are good for soil. But, this doesn’t mean you should start shoveling wheelbarrow loads into your lawn and garden. There are many things to consider before putting any fertilizer in your soil; wood ash is not different. In this article, I will discuss how the good and bad … Read moreIs wood ash good for soil?
The quality of your fruit trees depends on the soil they are planted in. From the strength of the trunk and branches to the texture and flavor of the fruit, the nutrients and condition of the soil affect every aspect of their growth. An introduction to alternative fertilizer methods If you regularly use a wood-burning … Read moreIs wood ash good for fruit trees?
Roses need several different nutrients to grow well. These nutrients include potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and nitrogen. Wood ash contains potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium which is good for your roses. Wood ash is good for roses because of the nutrients it supplies like potassium and phosphorus. You have to be careful with adding wood … Read moreIs wood ash good for roses?
There are many different types of grass. Can some or even all grass types benefit from wood ashes? In this post I’m going to discuss a which grass types can benefit from wood ashes. Grass, just like any other plant growing in your yard, needs nutrients. Many of use would think that all grasses will … Read moreAre wood ashes good for grass?
Wood ash is rich in nutrients that plants thrive on. It may seem that all plants would benefit from wood ashes. This assumption is wrong. Some plants yearn for the nutrients found in wood ash. Other plants can be harmed by wood ashes. In this article I going to explore the plants that love wood … Read moreWhich plants like wood ashes
It seems simple, you buy a fire pit, get some wood, and light it on fire. But anyone who has used a fire pit for the first time will know that choosing what kind of wood to use is not that simple. There are things that must be considered when deciding what you will burn … Read moreWhat kind of wood do you use for a fire pit?
Rust in no friend to a fire pit. From just making your fire pit look old to rusted out holes that allow fire and ash to fall out, rust on your fire pit can be a problem. A rusty fire pit is not safe if the rust is on parts that are protruding and can … Read moreIs a Rusty Fire Pit Safe?