Definition: Underplanting is a practice of planting more plants than there are available resources to support them. This can be done in various ways, such as through seedling nurseries or by using artificial means like mulching and fertilization. In areas where natural ecosystems have been lost due to human activities, underplanting can help restore the soil structure and water retention capacity of the land. It also helps to maintain biodiversity and promote ecosystem health. Underplanting is often justified as a way to conserve resources