Meanwhile, soak the root ball of each plant in water. Squeeze the soil gently to release excess water. Tuck each root ball into a planting hole so that each plant’s stem is at the same depth is was before in its pot. If necessary, use a spoon to dig out a little space to fit all the roots into your sphere planter. Use your fingers to firm the soil around each plant to hold it in place. Editor’s Tip: Look for plant plugs or cell packs of flowering annuals, which have small root balls. They’re easiest to tuck into small spaces and will quickly grow into full-size plants.
