potting soil
noun
US
: a mixture of dirt and other substances that people use when placing plants in pots
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Don't leave bags of potting soil and compost sitting on the porch.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Refresh potting soil annually, add mulch to retain moisture, and consider drought-tolerant plants.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Most potting soil isn't actually soil, says Chris Cerveny, co-founder of Just Good Soil.
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Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
Lay it horizontally in a pot or aluminum tray covered with about two inches of good potting soil.
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Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Refresh potting soil annually, add mulch to retain moisture, and consider drought-tolerant plants.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Most potting soil isn't actually soil, says Chris Cerveny, co-founder of Just Good Soil.
—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
Lay it horizontally in a pot or aluminum tray covered with about two inches of good potting soil.
—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
31 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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