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Title: ashes from coal fire
Post by: Simon05 on March 21, 2008, 17:07:16

can ashes from a coal fire be used on the plot?

Title: Re: ashes from coal fire
Post by: betula on March 21, 2008, 17:14:42

Coal ash can contain sulphur,not good for the garden :)

Title: Re: ashes from coal fire
Post by: Simon05 on March 21, 2008, 18:14:48

thanks for the reply, it will go in the wheelie bin

Title: Re: ashes from coal fire
Post by: star on March 21, 2008, 18:50:21

Could it not be used on paths? Presuming you have raised beds of course..........its only a thought :)

Title: Re: ashes from coal fire
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on March 21, 2008, 19:40:50

Coal ash is traditional for paths; we used it for years in Cornwall, with no discernable damage to the garden. Grass grew enthusiastically on the path edges.

Title: Re: ashes from coal fire
Post by: star on March 21, 2008, 23:29:45

Its the same in Ireland Rob, almost all the older houses have clinker driveways and paths :)

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