Planting Under Trees - Part 1: Ah! Free is always good. The horse manure sounds grand - get a

» Marge_Talt - Ah! Free is always good. The horse manure sounds grand - get a

Ah! Free is always good. The horse manure sounds grand - get all you can lay your hands on.

A combination of manure and straw with some shredded newspaper (so it rots quickly) would be great if you plan to just let it set until next year. Be aware that it will rot down and sink, maybe as much as 6" in a year, and you will need to top up the area to plant it - but plants will love the rich soil created.

Marge

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-- posted by Marge_Talt