How to Use planting in a Sentence

planting

noun
  • Ok, not so much the hole but what goes in the hole, aka planting mix.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 12 Apr. 2024
  • The wire mesh should extend one foot past each end of the planting.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Chia Pet says the packet of seeds is good for up to three plantings.
    Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Now, here are three things to know about fall planting.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Sep. 2022
  • An easy way to monitor the growth of the seed is to plant a small amount in a planting bed on the north side of the house.
    Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 4 Mar. 2023
  • The initial planting may seem too thin, but the plants will quickly fill in.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Do apply up to five inches or so of mulch on top of the planting hole.
    Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Rake up and burn all leaves in a rose planting at season’s end.
    oregonlive, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Of course, there are prudent steps to take when planting.
    Catie Marron, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Keep in mind this key mantra when planting trees: right tree, right place, right way. 7.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Plan for fall planting when the weather cools late next month.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022
  • The moose trips on the snowmobile and tumbles forward, face-planting in the snow.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Place the pots in a warm area and keep the planting medium moist until the seeds germinate.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
  • When the rose is removed, another species of plant can grow well in the planting hole.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2023
  • The farmers are out there tilling their fields and planting.
    Christine Fernando, USA TODAY, 2 May 2023
  • Some gamay plantings remain in the Côte d’Or, but very little.
    Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 17 July 2023
  • In Central Ohio, the ideal planting time is around May 20.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 21 Mar. 2023
  • The festival is the perfect farewell to summer, and a great way to look ahead to the spring planting season.
    Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Talk to them about fees for the design and ask about delivery and planting.
    Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Cover the planting area with a 4- to 6-inch layer of mulch and water well.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Local farmers do the planting, care for and harvest the crops on them.
    For Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 30 June 2024
  • Here’s how the intervention of tree and shrub planting worked and what was found.
    Bill Frist, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
  • The only cure in the garden is to replace the soil in the planting site or move to another area of the landscape.
    Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2022
  • Some techniques are low-tech, such as mass tree planting.
    Laura Paddison, CNN, 11 May 2023
  • Make sure the plantings have no nighttime light in October and are kept moist.
    Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Then top the planting area off with your compost and soil mixture, tamp down, and water well.
    Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Would a fully paved yard with a few planting areas around the perimeter suit your style?
    Cameron Sullivan, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Want to complete this step but don’t have room for larger plantings?
    Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Use leaves as mulch around perennials and new plantings.
    Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Grow Monrovia offers tree giveaways and planting activities throughout the year.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024

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