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top dressing
noun
a dressing of manure on the surface of land.
the action of one who top-dresses.
a top layer of gravel, crushed rock, etc., on a roadway.
top dressing
noun
a surface application of manure or fertilizer to land
a thin layer of loose gravel that covers the top of a road surface
Other 51Թ Forms
- top dresser noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of top dressing1
Example Sentences
Add a top dressing of compost and/or earthworm castings to give the plant an added boost.
Purchase already-blooming bulbs, then sweeten the deal with a top dressing of anticipation by putting together a DIY bulb-forcing kit with everything needed to keep the show going well into the new year.
Shells can be added in the planting hole or as a top dressing, worked slightly into the soil.
Sparks said he adds worm castings as a top dressing to his trees as well.
The soil will benefit from a little cultivation and a top dressing of compost or leaf mold, which is then scratched into the soil.
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