talk about newbie......I have no clue what a hot compost is.....
The horses are stabled (race horses).
If he brings the manure fresh, is there anything I can do in my yard to
"cure" it?

FayC
zone 5a

"Frankhartx" wrote in message
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From: "Faye Tarzwell"

my landlord offered to bring some horse manure so I can use in the flower
beds and the bare spots in the lawn.
Is it ok to use horse manure instead of cow manure? How should I mix it
(if
necessary at all) and when should I do it (fall or early spring)?

FayeC
zone 5a

Horse manure is best hot composted--while it has fertilizer value, Due to
the
horses diet and digestive system the manure may contain some or a lot of
viable
seed which can sprout as weeds in your garden. Hot composting will destroy
most
of the seeds