J. Arthur Bowers - Organic Farm Manure
From Organic Gardening - Organic Compost & Soils
J. Arthur Bower’s Organic Farm Manure is an organic soil conditioner. Use it to improve drainage as well as aeration in clay soils and also add body to light sandy soils. It provides a natural source of organic matter to encourage healthy growth. Finally, it also improves soil fertility by adding vital humus and plant foods to the soil.
Products Details
- A rich organic soil improver ideal for boosting soil quality
- Natural organic matter enriches soil by adding vital humus as well as nutrients
- Improves soil structure and water holding capability
- Perfect to dig in or act as a mulch
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Sizes Available
- 50 litre
Why Use
It can be used to improve drainage as well as aeration in clay soils and also add body to light sandy soils. It provides a natural source of organic matter to encourage healthy growth. Finally, it also improves soil fertility by adding vital humus and plant foods to the soil.
How to use
Improving clay or light soils
Apply a 5 – 8 cm (2-3″) layer on to the soil and work in. Use in spring or autumn.
Established plants
To reduce moisture loss and suppress weeds around roses, shrubs, beds and also borders apply a 5 cm (2″) layer across the soil surface.
Planting roses, shrubs and trees
Mix one part of J. Arthur Bower’s Organic Farm Manure with two parts top soil for the planting hole.
Vegetable growing
For brassicas, peas or beans, dig a trench and cover the bottom with manure. Fill the trench with a mix of one part farm manure to two parts top soil. For planting tomatoes, courgettes, etc., fill planting holes with a mix of one part manure to two parts top soil.
Other crops
Apply manure around established fruit trees in spring to improve yields. Do the same round fruit bushes and canes for bigger and better fruit on raspberries, blackcurrants and gooseberries. Pre-dressing flower beds with manure will give better blooms.
New lawns
For better aeration and drainage apply a 2.5 – 5 cm (1-2″) layer on to the soil surface and work in before laying turf or sowing seeds.
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