hmmmm.....

Probably best to email her directly.

Thanks Brandon, I will do that. Take care, Judy

Sorry! Been busy at work. What I did was use an old 1 gallon planter. For the larger roses I think I scooped it twice and spread it around the roses. Once for smaller ones. The bags of manure were really heavy, so I had DH put them in the wheel barrow 2 at a time and I just wheeled that around the yard and scooped.

I first used Moo-naure, but that is compost with manure in it. Black Kow is 100% composted manure. Both are composted, so you can apply direct to the ground for anything, even edible plants. I would recommend the BK over the Moo-nure. It's a deep rich black color vs brown for the Moo-nure. It doesn't smell at all. It's a bit more expensive (about $5 for a 50 lb bag) and it's only at Lowes, they don't have it at Home Depot.

I used to use Rose Tone, but now I just use alfalfa. You can use it with the Manure, or wait till spring Either or is good.

Thanks a bunch! No need to apoligize. I know how we all get busy and its hard sometimes to find time to get on the computer and look around. Do you spread your alfalfa or do you make a tea? I have some rosetone left from last year so I will use it this spring with the Black Kow. Gives me another reason to go to Lowes, lol!! Thanks again for your suggestions, take care, Judy

Hi Buford, I picked up some Black Kow today and while I was there I saw something called Black Hen. Its a fertilizer from the same maker and it says its good to mix with Black Kow. Have you ever used them together? I have already put down some Rose Tone with the manure and thought maybe adding this would be over kill. Maybe I can try it in a month or two for a booster and just see how it does? Let me know what ya think when you get a minute or anyone else who might want to chime in. Thanks, Judy

Hi, I've never used black hen. I think it's just manure. I don't know if chicken manure is better than cow or horse. Maybe someone else can give their opinion.

I have use chicken manure before. They are way better than cow and horse but the only things I hate about it is that it stink. Back in the old day human pee and manure was use for planting so I guess what they eat make a big difference in fertilizing.

Thanks buford and vietzero. I went ahead and picked up a few bags and yes it does stink baaaaaad. We covered up the bags wit a large rug I keep in the back to keep the smell inside the rug. lol! I am going to use it on some roses and some hosta if I run out of Black Kow. Sounds like it would be good to use on anything. Thanks again, Judy