Take good care of those transplants

Whether you're putting in flats of tender "starts" or one treasured, rare perennial, TLC counts.Cooperative Extension's Amy Ivy has tips on being efficient, and effective. She says prepare the soil and have water standing by. And if a plant is root-bound, whether it's a tiny pansy in a six pack or a big perennial in a pot, free the bound roots.Amy teases the roots loose with her fingers if possible, but will snip through a denser, tougher tangle is necessary. And she adds, take special care of the transplant if that's the case. [full story]