Q: We applied Red Star steer manure as topsoil during overseeding tall fescue three days ago. Is it OK to apply granulated fertilizer to this or should we wait longer? A: So we are on the same page on ...

It is time to think about planting your spring vegetable garden. You might even want to take the organic approach. Since our soils have lost so many nutrients with the heavy rains, let s look at the ...

Now that winter is fading, it’s time to turn our thoughts to spring and vegetable gardens. There’s planning and plotting to do about what you’re going to grow and where and when you’ll plant it.

Over the nearly 20 years I've written about gardening, many readers have asked about the benefits and drawbacks of using animal manures as soil amendments and fertilizers. Here are several of those ...

The most important point to consider when choosing manure is how much nitrogen it has in it. Most manures have so much nitrogen they will ‘burn’ the roots of plants, making the leaves brown and ...

Manure is an organic fertilizer made from the dung of domestic livestock including horses, cows, and poultry. It may also contain urine and bedding material like straw or sawdust. Manure is an ...