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what to do with fresh horse/pony manure?

roseheartroseheart Posts: 4
in Problem solving
I've got hold of a good amount of fresh manure. Its from a pony thats in a field so there's no straw with the manure. I can see there's new growth of grass etc in the bags sprouting from the manure. I can't use it like it is obviously as it'll just sprout grass/weeds everywhere. I'm thinking of storing it in big black plastic bags for some months to mature it and hopefully kill off the growth but not sure if this is the best way. Any suggestions very welcome. Thanks

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    That would be the best solution. Or stack it somewhere if you have room, and cover it with a tarp or similar.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    Bag it and leave for 6 months or so.  Alternatively, stack it and cover and leave for the same amount of time.
  • RedwingRedwing Posts: 1,511
    Or mix in with your own compost if you have a compost heap.
    Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
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