Potting a plant do you really know how

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Well I thought I knew how to pot a plant until I read this article. I had the basics but this shows some great tips. from how to keep your drainage holes from losing soil to rocks geting stuck in drainage holes. And How to mix your dirt for the best results of your plants.

Step 1: Set Up Spread a tarp or old newspaper on the floor, outside on the lawn, or on your biggest table.

Water seedling(s) well. This will lessen their shock when they're moved from one pot to the next.

How to Pot a Plant
by Domino
See thats another thing I always thought you just watered the plants after your repot them not before to help with the shock of moving them.

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This article has great information about repotting plants.

Ive been doing this successfully for years, and end up with great looking healthy plants. But for the beginner, following these directions can keep them from any kind of failure and they will have learned the correct way from the very beginning.