What does the cryptic crossword clue "Garden is planted in March (8)" mean?

The definition is "March". The wordplay uses charade, container. IS (synonym of "is") + PARADE (synonym of "March") [container: "planted"]; definition: "Garden" The answer is PARADISE.

Garden is planted in March (8)

Guardian Cryptic #25714 | 18 Down | 2012-08-14 flower

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