DEAR JOHN: Horse manure and cow manure are similar in nitrogen content when fresh, but when dried, or “aged,” horse manure is richer, so the first thing to consider when deciding between them ...

Horse manure generally gives you more weeds than cow manure, but it's still one of the best ways to improve and add nutrition to garden beds. Just be sure to wash all of your harvest well before ...

Cow manure, on the other hand, has fewer, as cows are ruminant animals. Their manure contains fewer intact seeds. Horse or any other manure also harbor pathogens such as Salmonella and E. coli.

"Horse manure is relatively energy-rich, ash-free and dry in comparison, for example, to cow manure, which is notably damper material," Paalanen said. "As a chemical substance, it is surprisingly ...

Hot manure, such as horse manure, should age 6 months to a year before you use it in your vegetable garden. Create a lasagna compost with the manure, compost bin compost and straw.

“Horse manure is relatively energy-rich, ash-free and dry in comparison, for example, to cow manure, which is notably damper material,” Paalanen said.

"This is it - 60 tons of horse poop," she said, a petite blonde standing next to three 20-by-5-foot berms of manure. With her pitchfork she dug into one of the berms. "Watch it as it cracks, and ...

“Horse manure is relatively energy-rich, ash-free and dry in comparison, for example, to cow manure, which is notably damper material,” Paalanen said. “As a chemical substance, it is ...