stormscaping

stormscaping
 n.— «Grover said many homeowners now have begun to select ornamental plants based on which ones would best survive a hurricane, a practice called “Stormscaping.”» —“Cold snap could take toll on delicate plants” by Patrick Peterson Florida Today (Melbourne, Florida) Dec.28, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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