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Unlike potting soil, garden soil is heavier and made from native components like sand, silt, or clay mixed with organic material. It's designed to perform well in open-ground conditions, not ...
Potting mixes will not contain the word “soil” — in fact, they’ll usually specifically say that they’re “soil-less,” so if soil is in the name, it’s garden or potting soil.
Their soils need improvements, too, and this year-old mix is better than anything else I could buy. Then I can start over with fresh potting soil in my large pots each year.