Oriental poppies resent being moved because of their taproot; they also resent being moved when actively growing (which yours would be if they're not blooming yet - they're just starting here in Minnesota). If they have to be moved at all, might be more successful moving them late summer/early fall when they're no longer actively growing. In all the years I've had Oriental poppies, I've never gotten a seedling sprout up anywhere. I've even deliberately scattered ripe seeds. So, I've bought a few new ones over the years and just made sure they were planted in a spot where they'd never have to be moved - I don't mind the bare spots in the garden when the foliage has finally got to be cut down. What are those spring blooming orange poppies? Corn poppies? I have an ever expanding patch of those - they really self seed all over. Good thing I like them.

Peony poppies are annuals and Oriental poppies are perennials. Oriental poppies do not like to be moved but I've done it many times and if they are kept watered they eventually quit sulking and return. They are prickly tho so it's easiest to plant where they will stay. If I were in your situation I'd plant the seeds directly in the garden somewhere there is a bit of space. Peony poppies are fairly distinctive when tiny, the leaves are frilly and a blue-green. I have some coming up in the weirdest places this year, nowhere near where they were last year. I haven't let the Orientals seed lately but I think the leaves are a bit prickly even when young. One thing I've done is cut gallon plastic bleach bottles in 2" rings, push into the soil in between plants a bit and plant in the ring. That way I know where the seeds are and only have to determine which are weeds within the ring.

I DO have real facts behind me!. I've done lots of research and read books, seen videos. You-tube isn't all dumb, its just isn't regulated- meaning people can be more honest there then in CNN without getting into trouble- Just like Brkbr447 said about lies. OR..... they can be jerks. no buddy cares, no buddy worries about what'll sell in the headline without a lawsuit or court hearing from purina.... or Iams. Its up to you to decide what's real and what isn't. LIke I know Tuna is bad for cats/ as is attaching ballons on them in gobal warming dreams about "saving the world"- jerks on you tube don't- I know thats a lie... but when you see pet rendering videos, you KNOW thats real simply because we are in such an economenic crisis right now, what else CAN they do?? $$ wise, other then sell bodies to pet food companyes.. whatever brings in money is what they'd do. The only way for the FDA to 100% stop all dog/cat food horrors and make it all better is to make dog and cats legally meat that people can consume like livestock, cows,sheep,pigs/ect, and thats NOT going to happen. Ignorance and arrogance are VERY common in people these days in EVERYTHING for pets to baby shampoo..

It is tricky - on one hand, you do want to be very careful. My mom's Westie suffered a broken leg while playing with the neighbor dog (a very nice, but rambunctious Lab). On the other hand, I agree with everyone who said that Bella is teaching the new pup valuable lessons about how to behave around other dogs. My terrier puppy's "best friend" is a Doberman mix shelter rescue, Violet, who was surrendered for being aggressive with other dogs. So I was very nervous about letting them play together, especially when my puppy was very young, but so far they have played together for months with no problems whatsoever. What helps, I think, is that Violet is much, much faster than my puppy, and it seems to me that when she tires of rough play, she either races around, knowing my puppy will never catch her, or comes to the door to be let in. I don't let them play inside, just in case my puppy might be able to corner Violet, and I think having her play with an older dog has been a really good experience for her. So let them play, just be careful!