fertilizer

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Recent Examples of fertilizer Even rain that trickles underground picks up chemicals from fertilizer and septic tanks loaded with human waste. Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025 Chemicals spew from fertilizer and waste, eventually reaching fragile waters. Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025 To counter this loss of nutrients and boost your clematis in spring as growth resumes, apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer followed by a balanced fertilizer every four weeks throughout the growing season. Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025 Jefferies upgrades Scotts Miracle-Gro to buy from hold Jefferies said the fertilizer company is defensive. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fertilizer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizer
Noun
  • These tasks include milking, feeding and manure management.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Only use manure from livestock and to not add pet waste or human manure to standard composting systems.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Change the dressing once a day, ideally after cleaning the area.
    Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The acidity of the tomatoes helps cut through the richness of the dressing.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Both diets center around nutritious plant foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.
    Isabel Vasquez RD LDN, Health, 18 Apr. 2025
  • There, the elephants browsed on whatever plant foods were available, from elm and spruce to thistles and mistletoe.
    Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizer. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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