How to compost horse manure
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Which plants like horse manure
Is horse manure good for vegetable gardens...
Why is horse manure good for the garden?
Horse manure is good for gardens because it contains nutrients that help to feed ornamental plants, fruit and vegetable crops.
Rotted or composted manure combined with horse bedding is high in organic matter, which acts like a sponge in the soil, holding onto nutrients and water for plants to use, and improving the structure of all types of soil. Horse manure is often regarded as more nutritious than garden compost, however this is a broad generalisation as compost quality varies, depending on the type of waste material and composting method used.
How to use horse manure in the garden
When using horse manure, ensure it's well rotted or composted, and at least six months old.
If the horse bedding is wood-based, manure should be at least a year old to ensure the wood in it has broken down completely, otherwise it takes nitrogen (a major nutrient required by plants) from the soil. Bagged manure from manufacturers is guaranteed to be well rotted.
The easiest way to apply horse manure is by spreading it onto the surface of bare so
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