How to Put Cow Manure on Grass
Proper lawn care is a source of pride for many homeowners. Feeding, watering and trimming a lush, green lawn not only makes a home more appealing, it can increase resale value by a substantial amount. Fertilizing your lawn is a vital part of a complete lawn care cycle, and cow manure has long been a staple for homeowners around the world. Using cow manure to fertilize your lawn is not difficult and will result in a thick, healthy lawn. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Scoop a few shovels of dry cow manure into your bucket and stir it around. The shovel will help break down the manure into small pieces that will then be able to pass through your spreader. If any large chunks remain, put your gloves on and break them up with your hands.
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Pour the manure into your fertilizer spreader, and turn the adjustment knob on the bottom of the spreader so that the manure does not come out too fast. You want a nice, even coating on your lawn, not heavy coating in one spot and none in another.
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Walk the spreader over your lawn at an even pace, refilling with more manure as necessary. Make sure you walk close to the edges of your lawn to distribute the manure as evenly as possible.
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Water your lawn immediately after applying the manure. The water will help wash the manure to the base of your lawn and will encourage the nutrients inside to penetrate the soil and feed the roots.
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Tips & Warnings
Repeat the fertilization process every four weeks for best results. Lawns in warm regions of the world that grow year-round can be fertilized at any time; if you live in cooler climates, do not fertilize your lawn during the winter months.
Never use fresh manure on your grass. Fresh manure is full of methane gas that will burn your lawn. To dry your manure, spread it in a thin layer over a firm surface, turning it every few days until all of the moisture has evaporated.
