as in farmers
a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it
the planters are too busy around harvest time to pay the tourists much mind
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Recent Examples of planters
It's recommended to use a soil mix specifically designed for containers and outdoor use, as indoor plant soil may not provide the necessary drainage or nutrients for plants in outdoor planters.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Homeowners have a few options including starting a backyard garden in a plot or raised bed, creating large planters or growing indoors.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Block Perching and Nesting Spots Removing areas where pigeons like to perch or nest, such as empty planters or dense vegetation, can dissuade them from taking up residence in your yard.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Moving large pots and planters can quickly become risky, which makes this smart lifting tool a gardening essential.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Flip wheelbarrows, drill drainage holes in planters and keep buckets covered or indoors.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Flip wheelbarrows upside down, drill drainage holes in planters and tuck buckets and tools under cover.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Trellises, wall planters and hanging pots turn those flat surfaces into planting zones, freeing up floor space for furniture.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Large wood planters with vertical plantings create an anchor for an outdoor seating area.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Homeowners have a few options including starting a backyard garden in a plot or raised bed, creating large planters or growing indoors.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Block Perching and Nesting Spots Removing areas where pigeons like to perch or nest, such as empty planters or dense vegetation, can dissuade them from taking up residence in your yard.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Moving large pots and planters can quickly become risky, which makes this smart lifting tool a gardening essential.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Flip wheelbarrows, drill drainage holes in planters and keep buckets covered or indoors.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Flip wheelbarrows upside down, drill drainage holes in planters and tuck buckets and tools under cover.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Trellises, wall planters and hanging pots turn those flat surfaces into planting zones, freeing up floor space for furniture.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Large wood planters with vertical plantings create an anchor for an outdoor seating area.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planters
farmers
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As drought conditions persist, both farmers and consumers are bracing for what could be a costly year ahead.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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But Gilcrease said many farmers are concerned about paying so much at a time when their businesses are already hurting because of low crop prices and other factors.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Planters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planters. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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