: an area where plants are grown for commercial or decorative purposes
also
: the plants grown in such an area
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Agricultural models advise farmers on crop selection, planting schedules, and pest control.
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IEEE Spectrum, 19 Feb. 2026
Suppliers offer bulbs chilled in coolers, shipping them for late winter planting.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Because of its aggressive spread, it is considered a nuisance planting across the region.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
An unusual season of abundant rain after the initial planting has helped the garden mature faster than anticipated.
—Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 19 Feb. 2026
Suppliers offer bulbs chilled in coolers, shipping them for late winter planting.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Because of its aggressive spread, it is considered a nuisance planting across the region.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
An unusual season of abundant rain after the initial planting has helped the garden mature faster than anticipated.
—Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Planting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planting. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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