Step 1

Transferring Plants

1. Choose a lightweight soil mix formulated for container plants. Wet it before using -- right in the bag -- and let it sit overnight to evenly distribute moisture. Add a slow-release fertilizer to the potting medium, if desired.

Step 2

2. Put enough soil mix in the bottom of the container that the root ball will sit at the same level at which it grew in the nursery. Loosen the moistened soil in the container you will use.

Step 3

3. Gently remove the plants from their growing pots, grasping at the base of the plant. Punch bottom holes and remove the upper edges from peat pots.

Step 4

4. Loosen the root ball of each plant before planting. Place plants in the container, then fill with soil mix and tamp down.

Step 5

5. Tamp the soil around the plants after placing in container to prevent air pockets. Water thoroughly. Settled soil should be 1/2 to 1 inch below the container rim.