Useful Tips From The YGG Forums

I just wanted to document this for later reference.

You know, I've been seriously considering looking up information on going to school for Horticulture. I should ask Siren, since she's doing it, but she hasn't been around. I've just noticed how excited and fascinated I am when I see what I've planted grow, and instead of getting angry about something I fucked up, I'm more interested in learning why I fucked up and what caused the plant to do it, and..etc. Who knows?

Anyway, TRANSPLATING TIPS:

-Blooms may droop due to transplant shock.

-Plant on drizzly or overcast days. Never plant in bright afternoon sun.

-Plant in the morning - so plants have a little time to acclimate to their new place before they also have to deal with chilly night time temps.

-Keep newly planted/transplanted plants well watered.

-I'm not sure about this, but I don't think you want to feed or fertilize newly planted plants right away, i think it's too much for them to deal with.

- expect plants to look a little crummy right after being transplanted, they need time to adjust.

-Try not to transplant when your plant is in full flowering mode - it needs to use all it's energy adjusting to it's new environment, so the blooms will suffer. Usually, the younger/smaller the plant is, the less it will suffer from transplant shock.