What not to use manure on

[Mike B]

Bought a few sacks off a farmer today, he said it was well rotted and certainly looks the part.

I got to thinking about an episode of gardeners world where they mentioned a few thinks that dont like it. Is there anything you really shouldnt use it on ?

In my garden I have a sunny flower border with all sorts in it and a shady border with bulbs and shrubs. I also have a small veg patch.

Im assuming most things will like it but dont want to kill anything.

Cheers

Mike

[selfraising]

My understanding is you should not use it on parsnips or carrots but not sure about anything else.

[Sweepster]

Lavender, rosemary and other plants that prefer gritty, low-nutrient soil may not like manure - not sure if it would actually kill or damage them, but I tend to use it only on things that like rich, moist, fertile soil.

[Two_Sheds]

With flowers, you tend to manure roses and perennials - shrubs - and not the short-lived annuals.

[Mike B]

Thanks guys

[GreatBlah]

Lavender, rosemary and other plants that prefer gritty, low-nutrient soil may not like manure - not sure if it would actually kill or damage them,

It will kill them.

I've done it by mistake.

[tlck9]

I've got some manure, well rotted and have a few beds that I havent planted yet. Want to dig some in as the soil is pretty poor are there any more ideas

Someone said you could plant it uner your beans, do I have to leave it any length of time before planting the beans?

[RobintheBobin]

I used chicken manure in my flower beds last year and the Cosmos plants grew to about six feet tall and were all leaf and not that many flowers...that'll teach me!