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Recent Examples of fertilizer
Use an organic liquid fertilizer every other week, then McDonald recommends amending the soil with a high phosphorous bone meal once the cucumber plant begins to flower.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
Elena Colon, a scientist with the organization who has studied that section of water, said she’s seen frequent algae blooms and other problems that could be linked to sewage and fertilizer runoff in the inner bay.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
Once established, clematis is a strong grower needing just regular watering and low-nitrogen fertilizer (5-10-10 NPK) or compost in the spring, mid-summer, and, for late bloomers, early fall.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Compare that to many of today’s farmers, blasting the soil with synthetic fertilizers and killing the system.
—Steven Fabos, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
Elena Colon, a scientist with the organization who has studied that section of water, said she’s seen frequent algae blooms and other problems that could be linked to sewage and fertilizer runoff in the inner bay.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
Once established, clematis is a strong grower needing just regular watering and low-nitrogen fertilizer (5-10-10 NPK) or compost in the spring, mid-summer, and, for late bloomers, early fall.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Compare that to many of today’s farmers, blasting the soil with synthetic fertilizers and killing the system.
—Steven Fabos, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizer
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Homeowners in the northwestern section of Somers are planning a large turnout at a hearing Tuesday night on whether an Ellington dairy should be allowed to dump large quantities of cow manure into a holding area near their houses.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2025
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Cooper advises enriching the soil with organic matter, like compost or aged manure, to get the right balance of nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The human rights lawyer and celebrate humanitarian can more than hold her own when going solo, and opted to stick to the glamorous dressing style—and vintage choices—that makes a stand-out Amal Clooney evening look.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
17 May 2025
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Stangl confirms that the dressing and the spice rub can be made up to 4 days ahead.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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For his diet: Eating healthy proteins, diversifying his plant foods and avoiding sugary drinks and sweets.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Nearly all plant foods contain antioxidants, which are chemical compounds that help remove harmful free radicals from our cells.4 Luteolin is one such chemical helper.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizer. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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