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 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 Choose a container with good drainage and fill it with a mixture of potting soil, sand, and perlite. —

Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024 Back to the Roots Organic Potting Soil Now that seed season is upon us, gardeners of all experience levels are going to need enough potting soil to get started. —

Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2024

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