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Synonyms & Similar Words
horticulture
landscaping
cultivation
agriculture
farming
husbandry
floriculture
arboriculture
silviculture
viticulture
orchardry
vineyard
nursery
gardenry
groundskeeping
yardwork
landscaping
planting
pruning
weeding
watering
fertilizing
mulching
composting
transplanting
grafting
budding
training
irrigating
pest control
soil management
crop rotation
green thumb
plant care
botanical
botanicals
floristics
Meaning of Gardening
The primary meaning of "gardening" refers to the activity of cultivating and maintaining a garden, including the care of plants and the preparation of soil.
Definitions
- The activity of cultivating and maintaining a garden, including the care of plants and the preparation of soil.
- * The art or practice of cultivating gardens, including the design, planning, and maintenance of gardens.
Etymology of Gardening
The word "gardening" originates from the Old English words "geard" meaning "yard" or "enclosure" and the Old Norse word "garðr" meaning "yard" or "garden".
The term "gardening" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the activity of cultivating and maintaining a garden.
Example Uses
- She enjoys gardening in her free time and has a beautiful flower garden in her backyard.
- * He has been gardening for years and has developed a green thumb for growing vegetables.
- * The gardening club at school helps students learn about plant care and maintenance.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
neglect
abandonment
disregard
indifference
laziness
inactivity
dormancy
barrenness
desolation
devastation
wreckage
decay
deterioration
ruin
destruction
vandalism
deforestation
clear-cutting
pollution
contamination
desecration
ravagement