Manure and commercial fertilizers supply major nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to growing plants. However, before 1950, when World War II bomb factories were converted to fertilizer production…
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Manure is especially rich in nitrogen and in phosphates as well as other elements. Apply it before growing nitrogen hungry leafy crops like potatoes, cabbage, sprouts, or kale.
Animal manures are used to enrich soil and encourage strong crop and flower growth. The safest animal manure comes from herbivores like cows, horses and rabbits. Manure from cats, dogs…
I have read a couple posts from members discussing the quantity of manure they have applied. I seem to recall amounts like 6-8 inches thick. What I am understanding by…
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What are the chemicals found in Pig Manure? Like humans, pigs are monogastric animals, meaning they have a single-chambered stomach. This is in contrast to ruminants, including cows, which chew on…
Animal manure is a natural fertilizer because it is rich in nitrogen. However, it can’t be used fresh because it contains materials harmful for growing plants. The composting process removes…
Chicken droppings are great for the garden especially for vegetable crops, as long as a few simple rules are followed.
If you have your own horse, you also have an endless supply of free, top-quality fertilizer. Horse manure can be an excellent fertilizer for your garden, but it is important…
Horse’s produce up to one ton of manure per month. Once composted, it becomes a nutrient-rich soil supplement that helps any garden. The manure works enriches clay-based garden areas, levels…