potting soil

noun

US
: a mixture of dirt and other substances that people use when placing plants in pots

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In addition, cover potting soil in an inch-thick layer of small round pebbles or marbles or other inert material. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025 Fill containers with quality potting soil to ensure proper drainage. Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025 Another example is common potting soil that contains peat moss. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025 Over-fertilization, buildup of impurities from the water source, and too much acidity in potting soil all can stress your pothos and eventually lead to yellowing leaves. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for potting soil

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