Learn More › Adding fresh or composted manure to your flower, herb, or vegetable beds is one of the best ways to improve your ...

Manure is an excellent source of nutrients for your vegetable garden, but if not properly composted, it can introduce harmful pathogens such as E. coli and Salmonella. Fresh manure can contaminate ...

Q: For years I’ve used manure from my horse to fertilize a big garden with ornamentals and vegetables. I was recently told that horse manure can contain herbicide residue not filtered out during ...

If plants start to flower before this, cut off the tops and dig in. Leave the green manure to decompose in the soil for up to four weeks before growing vegetables.