potting soil
noun
US
: a mixture of dirt and other substances that people use when placing plants in pots
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However, bottom watering may be especially helpful when trying to fully rehydrate very dry potting soil.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
Scott’s fears reportedly were triggered by human composting — turning a cadaver into, like, Miracle-Gro potting soil — and a fake cannibalism video from a TruTV prank show.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
Thus, bags of potting soil, or garden soil, are intended for in-ground use.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
Standard potting soil will do fine for them when grown indoors, as long as the pot has functioning drainage holes.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
Scott’s fears reportedly were triggered by human composting — turning a cadaver into, like, Miracle-Gro potting soil — and a fake cannibalism video from a TruTV prank show.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
Thus, bags of potting soil, or garden soil, are intended for in-ground use.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
Standard potting soil will do fine for them when grown indoors, as long as the pot has functioning drainage holes.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Potting soil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potting%20soil. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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