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Ash is also very effective at melting ice quickly. Why? Because the ash is naturally alkaline, which melts the snow. And if there's a ray of sunshine out, the dark color of the ash generates even more heat that makes the ice melt even faster. By the way, I tested this winter on my walk and it worked very well.
9. Against algae proliferation
Ash prevents algae from growing in water. You don't have to put a lot of it to work. A simple tablespoon of ash for 3800 litres of water is enough. It is useful when taking care of a body of water or a pond in the garden.
10. To remove odors
To remove bad odours from the shoe closet, put ash in a rag or an old T-shirt. Place this ash bundle near the shoes. To remove your dog's bad smells, sprinkle its ash coat and then brush it. Gone are the bad smells, especially if you wash it with a special shampoo before.
11. To make old-fashioned laundry
You can also do laundry with ash. It is a little long, but it is possible. The elders used carya ash. Find out how to do it here.
12. To care for fruit trees
Sprinkle ash around your fruit trees: apricots, peaches, cherries... stone fruits love it. Like apples that suffer from bitter spots, a problem that concerns certain varieties, including Bramleys.
13. To repel aphids
When you have an ugly infestation of aphids or other creeping insects, carefully wet your plants and sprinkle them entirely with dimmed ash. Leave to act throughout the night and rinse in the morning. All insects will be dead or gone. It works very well on the willow and the tomatoes.
14. To hunt fleas and ticks
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