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Burn Spot Ash: Good for Grass, Just Mix It In

Wood ash from brush, leaves, pine cones, grass clippings adds nutrients—rake or till into soil. BBQ ash too. Avoid plastic/trash ash. Ashes benefit soil; no need to remove completely or cap with topsoil. Just incorporate and seed Bermuda.

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