: an area where plants are grown for commercial or decorative purposes
also
: the plants grown in such an area
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The Restoration Management Plan (RMP) plan also includes re-planting of native plants.
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Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Manicured gardens of native, drought-resistant plantings surround the buildings and pool, while wooden boardwalks meander across the property, connecting its various elements.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
After planting, thoroughly water the area to settle the soil and ensure good root-to-soil contact.
—Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
Once a hardware warehouse, the 1910 Marshall Wells Lofts building in the Pearl District surrounds a central open-air atrium with trees, planting beds, and seating.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
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Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Manicured gardens of native, drought-resistant plantings surround the buildings and pool, while wooden boardwalks meander across the property, connecting its various elements.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
After planting, thoroughly water the area to settle the soil and ensure good root-to-soil contact.
—Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
Once a hardware warehouse, the 1910 Marshall Wells Lofts building in the Pearl District surrounds a central open-air atrium with trees, planting beds, and seating.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Planting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planting. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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