: an area where plants are grown for commercial or decorative purposes
also
: the plants grown in such an area
Examples of planting in a Sentence
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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
Enjoy an afternoon of live music and family-friendly, earth-centric activities, arts and crafts, face painting, succulent planting and pot decoration.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Ok, not so much the hole but what goes in the hole, aka planting mix.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 12 Apr. 2024
Coral planting is a simple act of fastening a coral fragment to a metal frame and placing it in a safe, shallow area of the ocean.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
If necessary, just leave a space for later planting.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2024
Wallpaper, pillows, furniture, picture frames, live flower arrangements and seeds for planting are also named.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Following the incident, the two victims faced false charges for months, according to the DOJ, stemming from the officers' plan to cover up their actions by tampering with and planting evidence, including drugs and a gun.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2024
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
Enjoy an afternoon of live music and family-friendly, earth-centric activities, arts and crafts, face painting, succulent planting and pot decoration.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Ok, not so much the hole but what goes in the hole, aka planting mix.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 12 Apr. 2024
Coral planting is a simple act of fastening a coral fragment to a metal frame and placing it in a safe, shallow area of the ocean.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
If necessary, just leave a space for later planting.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2024
Wallpaper, pillows, furniture, picture frames, live flower arrangements and seeds for planting are also named.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Following the incident, the two victims faced false charges for months, according to the DOJ, stemming from the officers' plan to cover up their actions by tampering with and planting evidence, including drugs and a gun.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Planting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planting. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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