Fireplace ashes contain high levels of potassium and calcium. Both compounds are essential to the vitality and vigor of your ornamental and food producing plants and as long as you chose to burn only non-pressure treated wood in your fireplace, you have one of the best natural fertilizers and acidic soil neutralizers you can find.

Aloe is easy to grow and scientists have long touted the medicinal benefits of aloe, especially when it comes to treating burns. Aloe can be used to treat all kinds of burns from sunburns to …