In the northeast the ground is still somewhat frozen and it's likely that we will get a a little more snow. Even so, there are things we can do to get ready for the show! Now is a perfect time to spread a light covering of aged manure over your flower beds. The nutrients in the manure will help amend your soil before your perennials wake up and before any annuals get planted. Its important to know your poop, however! There can be big differences between the sources of manure available for garden soil: all manure should be aged or composted but some take longer than others.
Bagged, dehydrated manure can be purchased anywhere soil is sold and is ready for use. In other words it will be gentle on sensitive plant roots and newly transplanted or divided perennials from last fall that do not fully have established root systems yet.
