Left-over chips and ashes

[grampyskids]

Just started composting and am trying to be as green as I can. I have always put my left-over ashes and chip in a metal can. Has anyone put this in a compost pile?

 

[ronp]

It is supposed be good in the soil.

 

[chefal]

We don't have soil or grass here in Las Vegas, so I mix my ash (and coffee grounds) into the area where I trained the dog to poop, which is small sized loose gravel on top of the dirt. It helps to keep the flies away and the smell is not as bad.

 

[beer-b-q]

Hope this is helpful to you...

http://www.weekendgardener.net/2009/...fertilizer.htm

 

[raceyb]

Wow, very good to know this! Thanks.

 

[tn_bbq]

The key to making good compost is layering ingredients and not using too much of one type.

Ash is fine in moderation (as are leaves, grass clippings, etc.)