potting soil

noun

1. enriched topsoil for potting plants, especially house plants.

Word History and Origins

Origin of potting soil¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

“I would trade potting soil to a man who owned a vegan restaurant in exchange for food. You always get what you need here.”

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“You have to do your homework and decide what’s right for you. You can always raise food in potting soil in containers or raised beds.”

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The potting soil, temperature, watering, and nutrients were held constant -- only the microbes varied.

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Just submerge to cover the potting soil and use only soap that is formulated for use on plants.

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Large containers need a lot of potting soil and this can get expensive if you purchase bags of ready-made planting mix.

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