A rake scooping horse manure into a wheelbarrow - Maho/Getty Images Animal manure remains one of the best amendments you can make to your soil, but there are important mistakes to avoid when using ...

DEAR JOHN: Horse manure and cow manure are similar in nitrogen content when fresh, but when dried, or “aged,” horse manure is richer, so the first thing to consider when deciding between them is the ...

While at a meeting at the Ashland Public Library a few years ago I had a question from one of my readers and they asked me if they should use old farm yard soil in their vegetable garden. A few years ...

Many gardeners tout manure’s superiority to synthetic products available today. And if done right, it’ll be a fantastic supply of necessary nutrients to grow a large healthy garden. Gardening experts ...

Manure is regarded to be the best natural fertilizer for farms, but the ones from horses may have more purpose apart from enriching one's harvests, with a new study claiming that it can be transformed ...

Explore practical insights for off-grid homesteading, including building a supportive community and creative ways to use horse manure for gardening and sustainability. #OffGridLiving #HomesteadingTips ...

When Levy County residents became aware of manure-composting facilities coming to their community, they knew they had two options. They could get involved and urge the county to ban the practice. That ...

A YouTube video that prompted a lot of engagement demonstrated an ancient gardening technique known as hotbeds — a warmed, protected environment that uses heat from decaying matter. To put it simply, ...

Chicken manure, often called "black gold," provides one of the most nutrient-rich boosts for your soil. Different types of chicken manure exist, with variations in quality and composition. You can ...