I used to lose plants left and right and couldn’t figure out why. 
It wasn’t my soil.
It wasn’t my watering.
It was timing. Even though the plants looked healthy when they arrived, I didn’t realize they still needed time to adjust. 
They’d had some exposure—but not to the full sun, wind, and temperature swings of my backyard. When I planted them right out of the box, they’d wilt… stall out… or just never thrive. 
Not because they were weak—but because I skipped a step. Now I always harden off my plants first—even the healthy, vibrant plug plants from @gardenclubplants Here’s the quick-start guide: ☀️ Day 1–2: A few hours in dappled shade 🌤️ Day 3–4: Morning sun, light breeze ☀️💨 Day 5–6: Full sun, increasing exposure 🪴 Day 7: Ready for the garden And don’t skip this: water from overhead right after transplant. It helps settle the soil around the roots—like tucking them into bed. It’s a simple shift that made all the difference.
And if you’ve ever felt like your garden just never takes off… this might be the missing link. 
And check out the plug plants from @gardenclubplants - they’re such a great head start for spring gardening. 💛 Tag a garden buddy who needs to see this! 
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