: an area where plants are grown for commercial or decorative purposes
also
: the plants grown in such an area
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Mix a slow-release fertilizer into the soil at planting time to satisfy its nutrient needs.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
But the real star of the property show are the sprawling, ultra-private grounds, which contain native plantings, a canopy of mature oaks, fields of California poppies, and a fruit/veggie garden with plum, peach, and apricot trees.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
But the real star of the property show are the sprawling, ultra-private grounds, which contain native plantings, a canopy of mature oaks, fields of California poppies, and a fruit/veggie garden with plum, peach, and apricot trees.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Planting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planting. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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