Keep as much soil as you can around it. That way, fewer root hairs will get exposed to air and die. Damaging root hairs is inevitable in transplanting, he said. But try to keep this damage to a minimum. They're the feeders on the regular roots, and they're so small you can't see them.
More water Then give the transplants a good soaking.
Direct the water flow around the base of the plant. But try not to get the water on the leaves and stems. Watering to the point of practically making mud ensures the best possible cementing of roots and soil and the least possible delay in new growth. Young transplants need watering the first three or four days, he said, until they become established. This is especially true in March and early April when the wind can dry the plants and soil quickly.