![Unlike bagged manure, "free" manure from your local farm may come with weed seeds and pesticide residue. Check the source of your manure before bringing home extras.](https://secure.caes.uga.edu/news/multimedia/images/1534/baggedmanureLR.jpg)
Free Manure?
Using animal manure to amend garden and landscaping soil was common practice 20 years ago. Today, University of Georgia Extension agents, discourage it.