potting soil

noun

: a mixture of dirt and other substances that people use when placing plants in pots

Examples of potting soil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Within two to four weeks, most of the seeds will have sprouted, at which point they can be removed from the bag and planted in regular potting soil. —

Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 25 May 2024 Fill the frame with potting soil, insert plants still in their soil from six-packs, then work in some moss. —

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2024 Make certain to use high-quality, fast-draining potting soil for your container. —

Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024 There are a few differences between potting mix and potting soil. —

Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024 What’s the difference between potting soil and potting mix? —

Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024 Use high-quality potting soil that contains a slow-release fertilizer, and mix in some compost. —

Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 May 2024 Pots of standard potting soil and sand were used as a control group. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 May 2024 Recycled organics taken to the city’s composting facility are turned into potting soil for residents, said Leonardo Falcon, a commercial compliance analyst for the city. —

Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024

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