When you're scooping out the fireplace, save the ashes to fertilize plants in the garden. Here are seven plants that thrive when you add wood ash to your garden.

After a cozy night by the fireplace, most people scoop out the ash and toss it without a second thought. But did you know ...

Incomplete or delayed permit proposals and IEPA budget cuts are stalling approvals, prolonging Illinois communities’ exposure to hazardous sludge.

I crafted clay pots using wood ash as a natural alternative. Adding ash improved durability and water resistance.

The wood-boring beetle was first discovered in North Texas in Tarrant County in 2018 when a 10-year-old took a photo of the ...

Don't risk an unsafe wood-burning fireplace! Learn how many fires you can have between cleanings and the tools and techniques ...

Lilac flowers don't need all that much attention to thrive, but if you want o help improve their soil, consider mixing in ...

Make sure you have perfect firewood all winter with these tips from our columnist Sally Coulthard – including the best types ...

I made building material from wood ash using primitive techniques. Combining ash and clay produced strong, usable material.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture plans to ban untreated firewood from other states to prevent the introduction of invasive insects. Washington would join Oregon as among the states that ...

Gardening myths — we all have heard one or the other through our gardening journey — whether passed down through generations from family members, neighbors or the vast web of the internet. While some ...

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A destructive and invasive bug has found its way into another county in Southern Oklahoma. Officials ...