I am often asked what fertilizers I use in my garden. Here I would like to answer this question and give some advice.

Twice a year, in spring and fall, I fertilize the soil with dried granulated cow manure. When fertilizing, I follow the instructions on the package.

Tip: Read the weather forecast before fertilizing. So, you can use the forecast for the coming days to choose the day on which rain is predicted. I try to fertilize in the rain. Then the nutrients are more easily absorbed by the soil. You're also saving water. This product is suitable for my current circumstances. I don't use any other fertilizer.

Cow manure in pellets:

Gently dried domestic cow manure contains 100% natural ingredients. Cow manure is particularly versatile and beneficial for soil structure. It promotes the biological activity of the soil and helps to create a good soil structure.

It is used for fertilizing vegetable crops, annual plants, perennials (e.g.: peonies, roses) and shrubs.

I also use the pellets when planting plants in pots or containers. I simply add a handful or two or three, depending on the volume of the container.

Follow the link to the manufacturer's website, for more information: https://www.hauert.com/ch-de/angebot/privatkunden/produkte/detail/kuhmist-10-kg

Chicken manure in pellets:

Follow the link to the manufacturer's website, for more information: https://www.hauert.com/ch-de/angebot/privatkunden/produkte/detail/huehnermist-10-kg

or

https://www.landi.ch/shop/gartenduenger_100203/huehnermist-10kg-capito_93191

Horse manure in pellets:

Follow the link to the manufacturer's website, for more information: https://beckhorn.de/produkt/pferdedung-gekoernt/

The difference between farm fresh manure and pelletized manure:

Fresh manure:

untreated cow, chicken or horse manure obtained directly from the farm is definitely better, but has its own nuances. The disadvantage of fertilizing with farm manure is primarily the smell and handling. Not everyone likes dealing with fresh manure, even with gloves on. In addition, fresh manure should not be spread directly on plants, as ammonia can cause burns to plants.

Dried, neatly pelleted manure:

pellets are easy to spread in the garden and they smell nice. Pellets are a good alternative if you do not feel comfortable spreading fresh manure, but do not want to miss out on its positive properties.

Follow the link to the manufacturer's website, for more information: https://www.hauert.com/ch-de/angebot/privatkunden/ratgeber/detail/richtig-duengen-mit-mist

All of the above items can be purchased at garden centers or online garden stores. Fresh manure can be asked directly from farms.

*This article is not an advertisement and is not intended to commercially promote the products mentioned above.