For centuries, nutrient-rich animal manure has been used to enrich the soil and boost crop production. Traditionally, cow and ...

Manure can be a fantastic addition to your garden, providing essential nutrients and improving soil health. However, as with many things in gardening, moderation is key.

It’s time to add manure to your plants, but be mindful. One very important thing is that the nutrient supply, which depends on the age of the plant. Nutrient supply is divided into two ...

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 ...

By WALLY PECK, Beltrami Master Gardener Amending soil in your garden, flower beds, or containers can be a confusing task. There is a lot of stuff in bags or bales on the market today – how ...

If you feel strongly about eating your own home-grown, organic vegetables, and want to improve your garden soil, you need to learn how to make organic compost at home. For most gardeners, the ...

Compost bin in a garden. [courtesy] Composting is one of the most effective ways to manage livestock manure and convert the waste into a valuable soil amendment. With fertiliser prices soaring ...

Compost is a great soil building option, especially with our heavy clay soils, but there are some risks involved, depending ...