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Can I mix fresh manure and partially rotted leaf mould?

Sue & MuttonSue & Mutton Posts: 125
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Hi, I've a very large, spare, plastic compost bin that I filled with  leaves over a year ago, they are  decomposing, albeit really slowly. I've just "kindly" been given 2 big sacks of manure - straight from the horse if you know what I mean. I know it needs to "mature" and worry about what seeds may potentially be in there. Could I mix the manure with the leaves and use it as a mulch in the autumn? Or will it just become a nasty, sludgy mix full of ants and slugs?

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    You could mix it all up now and by the coming autumn, it should be ok to use as a mulch.  However, leaf mould is highly sought after stuff in its own right, so I would let that rot naturally and use it when planting or mixing it with other potting mediums. :)
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • nick615nick615 Posts: 1,487
    Sue & Mutton  Mind you, if you imagine a horse dropping his load on some fallen leaves, it won't create disaster?  Nature's the best guide book.
  • NewBoy2NewBoy2 Posts: 1,813
    Take a small amount of each  and mix as an experiment and make a note of the timings and results.

    Thats how I have made ALL of my mistakes but also learnt MOST of my wins.   B)
    Everyone is just trying to be Happy.....So lets help Them.
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