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Wed, Mar 26, 14 at 0:40
| I have used manure when I plant roses, but now I have a large bag left over from planting. I normally fertilize monthly with Dr. Earth 'tea' and on alternating weeks foliar spray with Neptune's Harvest/fish emulsion. How can I use the leftover aged manure? I don't want to andreark |
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| Andrea I top dress my roses every spring. Just spread a couple shovelfuls around each plant. I normally do this in early spring as my roses are leafing out. |
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| I just fertilized them last week. Can I use the manure so soon after that? Thanks for answering, andreark |
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| Yes, use the manure scattered around the plant. It is much milder than the fertilizer and also slow-acting. I often combine the two. Kate |
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| Spread it evenly on top of the rose or any other flower bed. As Kate says, is breaks down slowly. |
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| Thanks guys. By the way, did you see my post about the 'spring flush 08' by someone named pappu? I was just wonderin if anyone knew andreark |
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| Oops, I almost forgot to ask....Does manure sprinkled on top of compost (or whatever) attract dogs? I have one that loves to dig in my rose beds... andreark |
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| Don't know about the dogs, but I shovel manure on everything. I mean I shovel it on @.98 cents a bag I can. The roses get it every spring along with the grass, bulbs, fruit trees etc. I have tons of earth worms. About 3 or so weeks after the manure application I start using granules then follow it up about 3 weeks after that with fish emulsion. |
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- Posted by nikthegreek 9b/10a E of Athens (My Page) on Thu, Mar 27, 14 at 11:27
| Yes, manure, especially if it is not fully composted, can be a problem if dogs roam around in the garden. Many dogs find it irresistible. Nik |
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- Posted by twinkletoad 7B (My Page) on Thu, Mar 27, 14 at 11:30
| I add some composted manure (Black Kow) around my roses throughout the season and I think it's made a huge difference in their overall health and vigor. |
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