manure for trees

spider · Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 9:56 pm Post subject: manure for trees

hello again .Have got some farmyard manure from local farmer. Now how do i go about getting it into the ground for my trees ,ones i have already planted and preparing for new ones . have heard that farmyard manure can kill plants directly. can i mulshe with it ?so info please???
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medieval knievel · Rowan Tree Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 112

is it rotted manure?

cooler · Silver Birch Tree Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 174

Good question medieval knievel. unrotted fym can burn plants especially young plants and most especially if it is to come i to direct contact with young roots. Bad smell = hold off. No smell = ok to go.
It can be used as a mulch on existings and worked ito the soil for new plantings.

spider · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 9:27 pm Post subject:

seems it has a sweet sickly smell . it looks like it is well rotted down ,but probally not enough yet .Thinking of burying it at spade depth and maybe month later fork over . anyway thank for reply

Tom · Hazel Tree Joined: 24 Jun 2006 Posts: 42

This thread is a load of **** Laughing

Seriously though spider, a sweet smell should mean it is ok to use with care. As long as it does not smell of **** . To be on the safe side I would mix it well with soil in the base of the hole or else spread it as mulch about an inch thick. Do you know if it is cow or horse manure? Horse manure is better for flowering plants like roses but cow is better for all round growth I believe.