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horse manure
MICK PARKER
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i have 4 bags of shredded horse manure off one of the shopping channels can i use as a mulch or is it better dig in to the soil and us spent mushroom compost as the mulch on top of the soil
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If it's well rotted Mick, you can use it any way you like. Fresh stuff needs to be left for a good few months to rot properly.
A mulch is ideal, especially at this time of year when lots of plants are emerging. I've done some of my borders recently. It helps to retain moisture in dry areas, and helps to suppress weeds.
It's also good as a mulch at the other end of the year - autumn/early winter. Worms will help to take it below ground, and it helps with soil structure and weed suppressing, as well as generally being good for your plants.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Exactly- If you watched last weeks GW you would have heard Monty say mulching is one of the best things you can do for the garden.