How to Use potted in a Sentence

potted

adjective
  • The book gives a potted history of the Industrial Revolution in the first chapter.
  • The space is open and bright; the potted plants ground the room in greenery.
    Nafeesah Allen, House Beautiful, 25 Apr. 2022
  • That’s more than enough to water all the potted plants that sit around my house.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2020
  • For the past four years, potted histories have warned about the rise of fascism in the U.S.
    David Satter, WSJ, 22 Dec. 2020
  • He is seen on the Nest doorbell video footage wrangling the heavy potted plant.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 15 Nov. 2023
  • On the other end of the park, attendees could pick up a free potted plant.
    Danielle Echeverria, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 June 2021
  • The equally festive potted plant will last a lot longer than a week too.
    Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 14 Dec. 2018
  • But as potted plants, they must be kept cool and well-watered (moist, not drenched).
    Skye Resendes, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Dec. 2022
  • As part of the program, all third-grade students in the city receive a potted seedling to take home to plant and care for.
    Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland, 2 May 2022
  • Her back porch is filled with potted plants, and her front lawn is filled with flowers.
    Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The open space in the rear of the first floor that used to be a storage space for the warehouse is now an outdoor space with potted plants.
    Diane M. Fiske, Philly.com, 11 July 2018
  • Once the plants are well potted, add a layer of sand above the new topsoil layer.
    Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 17 Apr. 2021
  • To purchase Trader Joe’s potted plants, head to a store near you.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Go for a smaller potted plant to place in your living room.
    Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 14 Apr. 2022
  • Move hoses, potted plants on the ground as well as hanging plants and garden art, and dog toys or bowls.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2022
  • As for when to transplant a potted hydrangea into the ground, stick to the basic rule.
    Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Arrange potted plants so that air can freely pass around them.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2022
  • One author suggests this test: Take a handful of dirt from a potted plant and throw it on the floor.
    Karina Bland, azcentral, 17 June 2019
  • His-and-hers bikes are parked in one corner, amid fresh flowers and potted plants.
    Essence, 20 June 2024
  • Then, finish the look by placing a potted plant on your step for even more of a statement.
    Helena Madden, ELLE Decor, 6 Dec. 2022
  • On that, potted plants are always cozy and brighten a home.
    Lauren Juarez, refinery29.com, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Add a few potted plants and cozy seating to complete the look—and don't forget the spa water!
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Alongside its titles are dozens of potted plants ready for a new home.
    Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Making sure your potted mums thrive starts with picking the right plant.
    Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022
  • Be cautious when adding directly to the top of your potted plants or soil.
    Marlene Simon, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
  • In the days leading up to Halloween, swap the healthy potted plants on your front porch for fake ones spray painted black.
    Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022
  • The entire apartment is filled with of potted and hanging plants.
    Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
  • That things may not turn out well is signaled by a dead potted plant sitting on a small shelf.
    Roberta Smith, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2020
  • Change the water in bird baths, fountains, wading pools and potted plant trays at least once a week, according to the EPA.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024
  • Teddy knelt by a potted African violet, opened his Nalgene bottle, and watered it.
    Alison Osius, Outside Online, 1 July 2024

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