potting soil
noun
US
: a mixture of dirt and other substances that people use when placing plants in pots
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Thus, bags of potting soil, or garden soil, are intended for in-ground use.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Use bagged potting soil instead — it’s formulated to drain properly and won’t introduce pests or disease into your kitchen.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Fill the container about halfway with potting soil, then gently loosen the root ball.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Adding soil amendments to potting soil, however, is a good way to increase nutrients.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Use bagged potting soil instead — it’s formulated to drain properly and won’t introduce pests or disease into your kitchen.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Fill the container about halfway with potting soil, then gently loosen the root ball.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Adding soil amendments to potting soil, however, is a good way to increase nutrients.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for potting soil
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“Potting soil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potting%20soil. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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