potting soil
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of potting soil
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Depending on what they learn, the fix for future planting projects could be as simple as mixing a bit of native earth into the potting soil where the Joshua tree seedlings are grown.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
“I would trade potting soil to a man who owned a vegan restaurant in exchange for food. You always get what you need here.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2025
The potting soil, temperature, watering, and nutrients were held constant -- only the microbes varied.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 22, 2024
Just submerge to cover the potting soil and use only soap that is formulated for use on plants.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 29, 2024
I pull away and laugh, then tell Gavin, “He’s saying, ‘You kissed a one-legged girl who’s pushing around a wheelchair with potting soil in it!’”
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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