Mulch Guide - Manure

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Mulch Guide - Manure

Appearance: Poor-Fair
Insulation: Good
Cost: Moderate-high
Thickness: As thick as supply allows
Weed Control: Fair
Water Penetration: Fair-good
Moisture Retention: Good
Decomposition Speed: Rapid: adds nitrogen; packaged mixes may have harmful salts.
Comments: Should be at least partially rotted. Supplies many nutrients.

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