as in piling
to form into a pile or ridge of earth
hilled peat moss around the rosebushes to protect them from the freeze
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Recent Examples of hilling
When the stems reach about 6 to 8 inches tall, start hilling by placing new soil around the stems.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
This process is called hilling and creates an area of loose soil where tubers easily form while being shaded from the sun.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
This process is called hilling and creates an area of loose soil where tubers easily form while being shaded from the sun.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilling
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The extra fees are becoming so high not because ships are piling up at the canal, but rather because of last-minute shifts and greater urgency for vessels to pass through in the wake of broader trade chaos, Vásquez said.—
Alma Solís,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bullpen injuries continue piling up.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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While Dodson, who is playing on the last year of his existing contract, has in experience, the deck is always stacking in favor of the younger, cheaper player with more upside.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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But the only way Boston can make up that ground is by stacking one win at a time.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Catmint's mounding growth habit is perfect for mixed borders, as pathway edging, or in mass plantings.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Its fern-like foliage and feathery blooms add texture to any garden and contrast nicely with the hosta's smooth, mounding appearance.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rake the spot again to break up clumping soil and smooth it out.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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The clumping foliage of this iris is also an attraction, and its vivid seeds in their pods are suitable for long-lasting dry arrangements.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Hilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilling. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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