http://blog.gardenharvestsupply.com/2008/07/26/can-i-mulch-my-garden-with-sawdust-only/ Garden Harvest Supply sells home and garden products with the goal of providing high quality products at affordable prices. We also emphasize products that are safe for you, your pets and the environment. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:02:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://blog.gardenharvestsupply.com/2008/07/26/can-i-mulch-my-garden-with-sawdust-only/#comment-218 Karen Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:48:56 +0000 http://blog.gardenharvestsupply.com/?p=90#comment-218 Before adding any amendment to your soil it is best to have a good idea of what the pH is for your area. Wood ash by nature is high in salt and pH (alkaline) and adding it without adding other amendments can disturb the soil balance. A better solution than applying it directly to your garden might be to add a small amount of garden fertilizer high in nitrogen to the sawdust and let it compost before applying it. Remember, if you have any walnut in your sawdust: it contains a toxin that can kill tomato and other plants. Before adding any amendment to your soil it is best to have a good idea of what the pH is for your area. Wood ash by nature is high in salt and pH (alkaline) and adding it without adding other amendments can disturb the soil balance. A better solution than applying it directly to your garden might be to add a small amount of garden fertilizer high in nitrogen to the sawdust and let it compost before applying it. Remember, if you have any walnut in your sawdust: it contains a toxin that can kill tomato and other plants.

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