Q.Cow manure
It appears as if cow manure was too strong for one of my shrubs. It appears to be dying. I have attempted to remove most of the manure, and have been watering ++. Is there anything else I can do?
Downtoearthdigs
Answered on October 27, 2017
What you are doing is correct. Here is more about this problem, known as fertilizer burn (but it applies to manure as well):
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/what-is-fertilizer-burn.htm
Manure should be "cured" or composted before applying to plants in order to reduce the risk of fertilizer burn and prevent the spread of plant diseases or weeds:
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/turn-manure-compost-your-garden
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