What is Potting Soil? Potting soil, despite its name, doesn’t always contain soil. Instead, it often includes a blend of organic materials such as peat moss, compost, and sand.

It consists of different sizes of particles, classified as clay, silt, or sand, which make up the soil texture. Thus, bags of potting soil, or garden soil, are intended for in-ground use.

Master gardener Madyson Black offers tips to prepare to care for seedlings and maintain them until it is time to transfer them to the soil.

"By using seed starting mix for germination and the early stages of growth before transitioning to traditional potting soil as plants mature, gardeners can provide the right conditions at each ...

Have you ever stood in front of the bagged soil products displayed at your local nursery supply store and wondered, “Which one should I buy?” You might see bags labeled potting soil ...