Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter With the gardening season drawing to a close, it might be time to give your plants a good boost before the weather turns. Autumn is the ideal time of year to collect compost from garden waste and use kitchen scraps like tea bags, coffee grounds and potato peels to help your plants flourish. However, one gardening expert insists that using soot from a fire can also work wonders – and it means you don’t have to bin it.

Akeroyd’s expertise lies in organic gardening, and he emphasizes the importance of soil health. He advocates for composting, using natural fertilizers, and avoiding synthetic pesticides. He believes that healthy soil is the foundation for a thriving garden. Akeroyd’s approach to gardening is rooted in sustainability and environmental consciousness. He promotes the use of rainwater harvesting systems, encourages the planting of native species, and advocates for reducing water consumption.

This is a common practice in gardening, known as “ash gardening”. Ash is a byproduct of burning wood, and it is rich in potassium, a vital nutrient for plant growth. Potassium helps plants develop strong roots, resist diseases, and produce healthy fruits and vegetables.

Because they are adapted to fire?”

This is a common misconception. While some trees are adapted to fire, it’s not the sole reason for their resilience. The truth is, fire is just one factor among many that contribute to a tree’s ability to survive and thrive after a forest fire.