Sustainable Garden

Wood Ash in the Garden: How to Use It Without Wrecking Your Soil

Wood Ash in the Garden: How to Use It Without Wrecking Your Soil

BySouthernSoilSunshine

If you’ve got a fireplace, a fire pit, or even a wood-burning stove, you’ve probably looked at the leftover ash and thought… could this go in the garden? Yes! But also… maybe not. Wood ash is packed with potassium and minerals, and it can be a great way to recycle something that would otherwise go…

Banana Peels in the Garden: How to Use Them Without Inviting Every Critter in the Neighborhood

Banana Peels in the Garden: How to Use Them Without Inviting Every Critter in the Neighborhood

BySouthernSoilSunshine

I love using banana peels in my garden—they’re free, packed with potassium, and easy to toss in after morning smoothies. But after watching a squirrel drag one off like it was buried treasure (and a minor fruit fly fiasco in the compost bin 😬), I knew I had to find smarter ways to use them….