Re: [Wood-ashes under the trees] staples, nails & garbage question

Good morning and thank you David …

David E. Ross wrote in rec.gardens:

Regarding nails and staples, I would only be concerned about injuring
myself while digging or kneeling in my garden.  However, I cannot put
ashes in my own garden since the soils (and water) here tend to be
alkaline; ashes are suitable only where soils are acidic.  I often add
sulfur when planting something.

I forgot to mention that, indeed, our soils are of rather low pH.
Now that I read it, this detail is probably important.

That wood ashes did a lot to change the pH value, I would not say,
but at least they to not contribute to the problem. In no case they
replace calcium-oxide in whichever form you prefer.

Cheerio
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