fertilize

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He will spread more of what my dad used to fertilize his roses.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

But syrup producers do not plant, irrigate, fertilize or use insecticides on their self-sufficient forests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Surface water, for example, could have runoff that includes nitrate used to fertilize land in agricultural areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2024

Pull unwanted plants up yourself, plant species that will outcompete weeds, use mulches to cover problem areas and fertilize your soil naturally with compost and old leaves.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

They also wanted to be able to fertilize their “organic” fields with sewage sludge.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan