Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Wondering if I can plant over a burn pile?, 0 by FrillyLily

FrillyLily wrote:
I have an area where we have burned brush for several years, and finally cleaned it up. There was a large pile of half ash, half compost and some fresh grass clippings and shredded leaves. I didn't know what to do with the mess, so I just spread it out all over about 3-4 inches deep. I would like to plant some red cedars, red buds, wegielas and some burning bushes, maybe some pampas grasses. Will the ash hurt the plants?