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 ...

Q: Recently you recommended applying compost to lawns. I am confused if you mean steer manure. How often do you recommend doing this? When should I do my first application? My lawn is approximately ...

Regardless of El Niño storms or La Niña droughts, winter often brings one reliable change to Southern California gardens: a brown lawn. Some newer, tall fescue grasses stay green year-round, but ...

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 ...

It's the season to plant ryegrass -- that time of year that used to be punctuated by the sweet scent of steer manure top dressing on lawns all over town. Folks used to spread steer manure over seeded ...

Regardless of El Nino storms or La Nina droughts, winter often brings one reliable change to Southern California gardens: a brown lawn. Some newer, tall fescue grasses stay green year-round, but ...