Hi,
I have an old bag of steer manure that I want to use up. Any suggestions on how to use it? It is from ages ago and has been taking up space ever since. Can I mix it in with the soil and spread it like mulch, or is it too strong for tender plants? Please advise. I have heard that this can burn plants and don't want that to happen.
Thanks a bunch! Christina :~)
If it's fully composted then it can be used either way. It's the fresh stuff that tends to burn plants.
Excellent! Thanks very much. I guess it's pretty obvious that I'm new to this. Boy will I be happy to have this out of my shed and off the floor! Hopefully some plants will be happy with some new 'doo'.
Have a great day and thanks for the response!
I'm sure the plants will love it!
Thanks and you too :)
Bagged steer manure you purchase from a garden center has very little fertlizer value, but is an excellent soil conditioner. You can spread it around up to 2 inches deep . It will not harm your plants.
George
The funny thing is the name " steer" manure, steer or bull, heifer or cow, its all cattle poo.
Ok, I got this into a few of my beds and mixed it with the top inch or so of soil. I hope it does some good. One of the beds has a sad looking wisteria, so maybe she'll like the 'cattle poo' treat! The funny thing was that it didn't smell at all, I wonder if it was too old to be of any good? I seriously have had this bag around for at least 8 years - it has been carted with us for two moves!
This message was edited Jul 18, 2005 2:01 PM
Speaking of steer manure like bull, calf or what ever, It probably has also bird and frog and rat manure in it also. I've seen the packaged "steer manure", I laugh every time I see it.
I take it Goez, you've spent time in the country..
It is great for a soil builder tho..
