native soil

noun

: the place where someone is originally from
They have returned to their native soil.

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Topdressing applications of topsoil or sand should closely mirror the content of the native soil. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026 Water Well After planting bare-root plants in native soil, water deeply and regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, allowing the new roots to establish. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026 After it is rooted into the native soil, water the sod deeply and less frequently. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026 Though his native soil was far from either locales, he was ultimately welcomed by and worked with titans such as Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Buddy Guy, Son House and Mississippi John Hurt. — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for native soil

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“Native soil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/native%20soil. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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