overfertilize
/ˌoʊvərˈfɜːrtəlaɪz/
verb
- To apply too much fertilizer to soil or plants, which can damage them or harm the environment.
- If you overfertilize your tomato plants, they may grow lots of leaves but few fruits.
- Gardeners often overfertilize their lawns, causing the grass to burn.
- Farmers are taught not to overfertilize because the excess chemicals can pollute nearby rivers.