potting soil
nounUK /ˈpɒtɪŋ sɔɪl/
US /ˈpɑːtɪŋ sɔɪl/
Potting soil is the soft dirt you put in a pot to help plants grow.
She filled the flowerpot with potting soil before planting the seeds.
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2. A light, sterile mixture used for starting seeds indoors.
Use fresh potting soil for your seedlings to keep them healthy.
3. A bagged garden product sold for growing plants in containers.
We bought two bags of potting soil at the garden center.
4. A soil blend that holds water well for houseplants.
This potting soil keeps my fern moist without getting soggy.