Make sure the manure is composted, or have a plan to compost it by adding carbonaceous material like straw, dried leaves or wood shavings to the manure, at a ratio of 30:1.

Question: I got a load of “composted” horse manure for my garden from my friend. It looks to me that it isn’t really composted all the way as there are “apples” of manure in it. Can I ...

Composted manure doesn't stink and is safe to use. If you don't own a cow, you can buy bags of composted manure at the hardware store. It can be spread on lawns, beds and vegetable plots.

Manure is a gardener's best friend. Composted manure -- available at hardware stores -- feeds your lawn and improves the soil. It can also be added to flower and vegetable beds. Fresh manure ...

So what’s the scoop? For starters, if you purchase manure bagged (most is cow manure) it will come either composted or dehydrated and, for the most part, de-fragranced.

For more information on Moo-trients Composted Cow Manure, such as more behind-the-scenes looks at how their manure is produced and local stores to find the manure, check out its Facebook page.

Q: This year, I used composted manure in my garden. Are my vegetable crops safe to eat? — R. Valtman, Brookfield A: Certain precautions are important when using animal manure around edible cr… ...

Farmyard manure is an organic fertilizer that can help with plant growth. But there are some things to consider before putting it in your garden.

Morgan Composting, Inc., headquartered in Sears, Michigan, could become a place where other dairy farmers could dispose of their manure—saving a good deal of time, money and environmental ...

Make sure the manure is composted, or have a plan to compost it by adding carbonaceous material like straw, dried leaves or wood shavings to the manure, at a ratio of 30:1.