: an area where plants are grown for commercial or decorative purposes
also
: the plants grown in such an area
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Now is a good time to evaluate soil structure for overly wet or dry areas and take steps to improve problem spots before spring planting.
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Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Pruning excess fruit helps trees produce larger and more flavorful nectarines, while companion planting with scented herbs can deter common fruit tree pests, like aphids and spider mites.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Wertish said the impacts will worsen as planting season approaches.
—Noah Fish, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
Many industry lobbyists have advocated a grace period to give farmers more time to adjust ahead of the 2026 planting season and to plan how to fight the ban.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 15 Jan. 2026
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Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Pruning excess fruit helps trees produce larger and more flavorful nectarines, while companion planting with scented herbs can deter common fruit tree pests, like aphids and spider mites.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Wertish said the impacts will worsen as planting season approaches.
—Noah Fish, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
Many industry lobbyists have advocated a grace period to give farmers more time to adjust ahead of the 2026 planting season and to plan how to fight the ban.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Planting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planting. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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