potting soil
noun
US
: a mixture of dirt and other substances that people use when placing plants in pots
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Use a quality potting soil mixture.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Even when sealed, potting soil can deteriorate over time.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Put the cutting in a pot filled with fresh, moist potting soil.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
For containers, opt for a name-brand potting mix or potting soil to ensure consistency and better quality ingredients.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2026
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Even when sealed, potting soil can deteriorate over time.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Put the cutting in a pot filled with fresh, moist potting soil.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
For containers, opt for a name-brand potting mix or potting soil to ensure consistency and better quality ingredients.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 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 10 Mar. 2026.
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