potting soil
noun
US
: a mixture of dirt and other substances that people use when placing plants in pots
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Choose a container with good drainage and fill it with a mixture of potting soil, sand, and perlite.
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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
Do this in the spring, when the plant has sent out new, tender growth, by following these steps:
Fill a seed tray with light potting soil or seed-starting soil and moisten the soil.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
Like elsewhere, costs have risen across the board, including costs for delivery and trucking, potting soil and even the wind chimes found in the gift shop.
—Mae Anderson, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
Use a ceramic container with a hole in the bottom for drainage and fill it with potting soil.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
If planting directly, drainage is key, so make sure to use a potting soil that allows for more airflow and check dampness before watering.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
Don't use potting soil or other lightweight soils, which can float to the surface.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2024
Position them alongside entryways, and plant in large decorative pots filled with a great potting soil mix and color plants that will look good for months.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Feb. 2024
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
Do this in the spring, when the plant has sent out new, tender growth, by following these steps:
Fill a seed tray with light potting soil or seed-starting soil and moisten the soil.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
Like elsewhere, costs have risen across the board, including costs for delivery and trucking, potting soil and even the wind chimes found in the gift shop.
—Mae Anderson, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
Use a ceramic container with a hole in the bottom for drainage and fill it with potting soil.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
If planting directly, drainage is key, so make sure to use a potting soil that allows for more airflow and check dampness before watering.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
Don't use potting soil or other lightweight soils, which can float to the surface.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2024
Position them alongside entryways, and plant in large decorative pots filled with a great potting soil mix and color plants that will look good for months.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Feb. 2024
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