What is another word for top-dresses?
Pronunciation: [tˈɒpdɹˈɛsɪz] (IPA) 
Top-dresses are a type of application of fertilizer or compost material that is spread over the top of the soil. There are a variety of different synonyms that can be used to describe this type of action. Some of the most common alternate terms include the phrases "surface dress", "top dressing", "cover crop", or "broadcast fertilizing". Regardless of what term is used, the purpose of this type of application is to provide nutrients, organic matter, and other beneficial materials to the plants growing on the soil's surface. Using a variety of different synonyms can help to clarify the purpose and results of the action being taken.
