(n) a collection of plants (trees or shrubs or flowers) in a particular area, Example:the landscape architect suggested a small planting in the northwest corner
n. 1. The act or operation of setting in the ground for propagation, as seeds, trees, shrubs, etc.; the forming of plantations, as of trees; the carrying on of plantations, as of sugar, coffee, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which is planted; a plantation. [ 1913 Webster ]
Trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord. Isa. lxi. 3. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Arch.) The laying of the first courses of stone in a foundation. [ Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]