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Recent Examples of fertilizer
Apply fertilizer every three to four weeks to plants in containers or in the ground.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition, a dose of fertilizer (either slow-release granular every couple of months or water-soluble once a week) will keep annuals blooming until a frost.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
When mixed with compost or fertilizer, flaxseeds can help retain moisture for your pots and containers.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Additionally, fertilizer is another key export through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to raise prices for farmers and consumers.
—Greg Iacurci,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition, a dose of fertilizer (either slow-release granular every couple of months or water-soluble once a week) will keep annuals blooming until a frost.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
When mixed with compost or fertilizer, flaxseeds can help retain moisture for your pots and containers.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Additionally, fertilizer is another key export through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to raise prices for farmers and consumers.
—Greg Iacurci,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizer
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City street cleaners had once picked up horse manure, so wasn’t this their job?—
Rachel Sugar,
Curbed,
8 Apr. 2026
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Tilling is sometimes necessary, such as when incorporating compost or manure, but limiting the frequency and intensity can help maintain soil structure.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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As was the case with the white-and-green dress for her Pakistan tour, Elizabeth, in her fashion choices, sought not only to avoid giving offense but to offer symbolic ingratiation, and among the most fascinating garments on display are those representing diplomatic dressing.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Dress with lemon oil and balsamic dressing.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Higher plant food prices are not going to do much to affect prices of such specialty crops.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Your brain on a plant-rich diet Eating more plant foods than animal products is linked to a lower risk of dementia, even in older age, according to a new study.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizer. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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