Moving a live plant from its nursery pot into your garden is a simple process, but doing it right sets your plant up for healthy, long-term growth.
Choose the Right Time
Early morning or late afternoon planting reduces transplant stress by avoiding the hottest part of the day.
Prepare the Planting Hole
Dig a hole roughly twice the width of the root ball and at the same depth to avoid burying the base of the plant too deep.
Loosen the Root Ball
Gently loosen circling roots before planting to encourage them to grow outward into the surrounding soil.
Water Thoroughly After Planting
A deep watering right after transplanting helps settle the soil around the roots and reduces transplant shock.
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