potting soil
noun
US
: a mixture of dirt and other substances that people use when placing plants in pots
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Once the plant is in its new home, add potting soil and press down to remove any air pockets.
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Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Garden soil is heavier than potting soil, and it's meant to be used in the ground.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Look for an online potting soil calculator.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Soil mix should be 50% vermiculite and 50% fast draining, sterile potting soil.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
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Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Garden soil is heavier than potting soil, and it's meant to be used in the ground.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Look for an online potting soil calculator.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Soil mix should be 50% vermiculite and 50% fast draining, sterile potting soil.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.
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