fertilizer

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Recent Examples of fertilizer The president has also claimed vandals may have dumped fertilizer or some other substance or chemical into the pool to create the severe algae blooms that plagued the pool almost immediately after the renovation was completed. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Add a high phosphorous fertilizer to the mound once a month. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 Often, nutrient-rich waters fueled by fertilizer runoff from farm fields or sewage from cities are the sources that stimulate algal growth. Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 25 June 2026 Additives such as garden lime and soil acidifier do not replace fertilizer, McEnaney says. Jillian Kramer, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fertilizer
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Noun
  • The spores can be found in soil, dust and animal manure.
    Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
  • The car ended up high-centered on the edge of the manure pile.
    Josh Rivera, USA Today, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • The warm pasta will absorb more of the dressing for cheesy, tomato-y flavor in every bite.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
  • The invading army of World Cup tourists love our hospitality, barbeque, ranch dressing, bars, superstores, fast food and our all-around coolness.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Phytic acid is a compound in plant foods that has long carried a reputation as an antinutrient.
    Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
  • The Lulu Home Insect House may look unassuming, but it’s thoughtfully designed to attract insects and help naturally support your garden—minus the need for any kind of fertilizers, plant food, or pesticides.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 May 2026

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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizer. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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