potting soil

noun

US

: 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

Soil Use rich, well-draining soil like standard potting mix or a blend of potting soil, compost, and perlite. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026

Add a soil blend of compost or potting soil mixed with fine mulch between the layers for best results. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026

Pros of Used Potting Soil for Your Garden Reusing potting soil can help cut down on gardening waste and save you some money that could’ve been spent purchasing brand-new soil. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026

Fill small containers or cell packs with potting soil and moisten. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for potting soil

• aerofoil
• cinquefoil
• hydrofoil
• quatrefoil
• airfoil
• benzoyl
• despoil
• embroil
• etoile
• gargoyle
• recoil
• subsoil