: crushed or ground bone used especially as fertilizer or feed
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Fertilize tulips when planting in the fall by adding a handful of compost and about a tablespoon of bonemeal to the hole.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025 However, if the soil pH or phosphorus levels are low, ground limestone and bonemeal can be mixed into the backfill.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025 Your flowers will also benefit from enhancers, such as bonemeal, alfalfa meal, and earthworm castings, which promote healthy growth.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025