Garden Q&A: I got a gift of cow manure. How long should I wait before using it on flower beds?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Most plants will benefit from a mulch during the winter using cow manure, horse manure, seaweed, mushroom compost or any other organic material. Picture: iStock

QUESTION

I got a "present" of fresh cow manure this summer. Very, very fresh.