Cow Manure Can Do Wonders for Your Lawn or Garden—And That’s No Bull!

No, we’re not suggesting you buy any cows to acquire this valuable commodity. But you can buy, beg or borrow all the cow manure you can use. Though other bodily functions of the common cow are thought to contribute to global warming through the build-up of methane gas—manure produced by cows is still prized for its fertilizing role in compost piles.

A compost pile is truly nothing more than your own personal garbage dump. Anything and everything that shouldn’t go into your garbage disposal have been known to go into compost piles—and work! Including vacuum dumpings, mattress fillers and sawdust! Although the nutrition value of the pile is as good as any liquid fertilizer, the compost varies with the quantity of the organic ingredients composted.

Unappealing to Us—But It’s a Nutritious Meal for Your Lawns and Gardens

Once you got your manure source taken care of, the composting procedure and how to compost is simple. For best results, ensure that your compost piles contain some grass cuttings, kitchen scraps, and of course the main ingredient-- cows manure. Mother Nature and the heat from the sun will speed up the composting process. It is essential that your compost piles are kept warm and moist. Place the piles in the sun. Keep them downwind, for obvious reasons. And get ready to spread your homemade fertilizer on thick.

• Add 2 inches of the manure and compost mix to your lawn or garden area.
• Spade area to a depth of 6 inches, mixing well. Level with a rake.
• Plant seeds or live plants, following specific package or plant instructions.
• Water thoroughly after planting, then daily until plants are well established.

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