By Alison Kerr

Organic tomatoes by heliosphan

Spring is in full fling and the array of plants available now at your local garden center is dizzying.

Whether you are transplanting tomatoes, putting in perennials, adding annuals, or planting an herb garden these 3 simple, tough-love tips will help you keep your transplants alive.

Green thumb transplanting

You probably already know the basics of what plants need to grow: water, light, and growing medium. The difference between a green thumb success and a gardening failure lies in tough-love, especially when it comes to a plant’s water needs.

1. Remove flowers and fruit

You picked the best looking plant you could find, the one which has lots of flowers, or already has fruit.... More...