: an area where plants are grown for commercial or decorative purposes
also
: the plants grown in such an area
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And the Crownlands farmers are on the verge of missing a planting season.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 July 2026
Roethling recommends adding compost to every planting hole or top dressing existing roses.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
Under the canopy of one of her farm’s high tunnels at the start of this year's planting season, Dawn Spears carefully organized her tomato crop, separating the tiny plants before moving them to a field outside.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
The small, dark green foliage adds lovely texture to plantings and is unbothered by pests.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 July 2026
Roethling recommends adding compost to every planting hole or top dressing existing roses.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
Under the canopy of one of her farm’s high tunnels at the start of this year's planting season, Dawn Spears carefully organized her tomato crop, separating the tiny plants before moving them to a field outside.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The small, dark green foliage adds lovely texture to plantings and is unbothered by pests.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for planting
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“Planting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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