: an area where plants are grown for commercial or decorative purposes
also
: the plants grown in such an area
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Park managers advocate aggressive intervention through planting and thinning, while some ecologists contend the forest’s natural recovery should be left alone.
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Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The owners, a couple who frequently entertain, requested an outdoor kitchen that included classic features, like a grill, refrigerator, and storage, as well as a reorganization of the backyard and a comprehensive planting scheme.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Early planting ensures these seedlings can mature before warmer temperatures arrive.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Work these into the upper 4-6 inches of soil, then rake the surface to create a smooth planting bed.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The owners, a couple who frequently entertain, requested an outdoor kitchen that included classic features, like a grill, refrigerator, and storage, as well as a reorganization of the backyard and a comprehensive planting scheme.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Early planting ensures these seedlings can mature before warmer temperatures arrive.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Work these into the upper 4-6 inches of soil, then rake the surface to create a smooth planting bed.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Planting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planting. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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