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Compost/soil

15 years ago

For my Citrus county brethren - where can I get a large quantity of compost or soil to fill new garden beds? I would prefer free, but am willing to pay if necessary. I have added 4 new 4x4x2 raised beds, and will be adding 4 more as soon as I can talk hubby into building the rest. I could use something that needs to age as I don't plan on planting the new beds immediately. Also, I could probably borrow a trailer with some notice, but I would have to work around friends' schedules.

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loufloralcityz9
15 years ago
Truscifi,
Seeing you also live in the Floral City area, inquire at any of the houses that also have horse stables for their horses. Many times you will find they will let you cart the poop off for free. Some will want you to clean the stalls for the free horse manure. There are many many people that have horses in our area and would welcome the help keeping their barns clean. Some people will sell it by the pickup load for cheap. It's pretty much up to you to look and ask around.
Check out any of the notice boards around town and see if anybody has posted FREE HORSE MANURE for the taking.

Lou
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