GARDENING

To grow plants in a garden; to create or maintain a garden.

"I love to garden — this year I'm going to plant some daffodils."

Of a batsman, to inspect and tap the pitch lightly with the bat so as to smooth out small rough patches and irregularities.

The process or action of cultivating the soil, particularly in a garden; the care of a garden; horticulture.

"His hobby was gardening."

The act of a batsman prodding at the pitch with his bat, typically in order to flatten any bumps