the act of fixing firmly in place
"he ordered the planting of policemen outside every doorway"
a collection of plants (trees or shrubs or flowers) in a particular area
"the landscape architect suggested a small planting in the northwest corner"
A plant (or clipping) that has been freshly planted.
"After watering the new planting, she waited to see if it would take root in the dry soil."
In plain English: Planting is when you put seeds into soil to help them grow into plants.
"The success of their garden depends on careful planting at the right time of year."
Usage: As a noun, planting refers to the act of putting seeds or plants into soil rather than an individual specimen itself; use it when describing the event or process of sowing crops instead of referring to "a seedling." Avoid confusing this with the verb form unless you are specifically naming the activity as part of a schedule.
present participle of plant
"The gardener is planting new flowers in the spring garden."
In plain English: Planting means putting seeds into soil so they can grow into plants.
"The gardener is planting new flowers in her backyard this weekend."