A garden is only as good as the ground that it's planted in. Discussion forum for the many ways to improve the soil where we plant our gardens.
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June 30, 2017 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
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Wish I could get this horse manure near me-South Austin
But it's too far from me, someone is going to be awfully lucky in South Austin.
https://austin.craigslist.org/grd/6190346280.html
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June 30, 2017 | #2 |
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You should note that horse manure, beside being quite weak compared to others, it is really, really (like really) full of eager weed seeds. Applying it as is on your garden is not a good idea.
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June 30, 2017 | #3 |
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True, but this is composted down. Isn't that the cure to get rid of the weed seeds?
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June 30, 2017 | #4 |
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hot composting will dramatically reduce seeds yes. Personally when I do get some horse manure I use it to make my compost kick off extra hot!. So there is that too.
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Scott AKA The Redbaron "Permaculture is a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature; of protracted & thoughtful observation rather than protracted & thoughtless labour; & of looking at plants & animals in all their functions, rather than treating any area as a single-product system." Bill Mollison co-founder of permaculture |
June 30, 2017 | #5 |
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Good to know Red.
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June 30, 2017 | #9 |
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You are very welcome, lol.
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