No pruning because the plant hormones in the growing tips help grow new roots. No root stimulator because growing new roots takes time. When you water, make certain you apply it to the region of the original rootball. And you may have to do so daily. It may also help to rig temporary shade.

It wilted due to stress. Maybe a lack of water. I'm guessing there were few root hairs on the roots. Transferring from a system where roots are constantly wet to one where they are only slightly damp can be a shock. Try watering heavily. They might pull out of it. Sometimes a plant can look like it's dead when it's in shock, but pulls out just fine. But, sometimes they really are dead. I grow all plants hydroponically at the beginning. All my soil garden plants are started in an ebb and flow system. However, these plants are in coco coir and develop some really nice root hairs. My plants rarely experience transplant shock and when they do, it's because I did something clutzy like dropped them when pulling them out. I've transplanted from DWC (where the roots just dangle in water) to soil, too. The plants suffered for a day, but pulled out of it. I thought they would die. Something to consider is that if you plant in direct sunlight, that could hurt them, too. It's best to transplant to soil on overcast days or shade the plants with something. I'm guessing the basil is of pretty good size, too. It's best to harvest some of the leaves to reduce transpiration if the plant is used to constantly being immersed in water. I wouldn't do it now as the plants seem to be overly stressed, but in the future you might keep that in mind.

Hey mike, The maple is still in the pot after that storm happened. The tree is still kickin'. Leaves are turning green? I've read a lot of posts prior about what could cause the leaves to turn green on a fireglow before I had this one, because I read a lot of people asking the same question, tons of different answers. I need to get a new 25 gal pot. This one has seemed to have lost it's shape which has caused the tree to lean to one side. Other than that and the japanese beetles ,which I've taken care of, everything's swell for when I replant it in the fall. Any suggestions before fall comes along? - Trey

Stop the Epsom salts and chelate because neither is of any value for your plants. A good guess is the plants are failing because their original rootballs are dry. Check by feeling the surface of the rootballs with your fingers. Whenever the original rootball is dry, watering the surrounding soil doesn't help. More than likely, your "pot prisoners" are also rootbound. Did you cut the circling roots and direct them outward before planting? If not, that's trouble for the plants. It may be time to start over with cuttings from the plants. Alternately, decide that these plants have served you well for many years and thus deserve a dignified disposal and then obtain healthy replacements. Also, did you pre-soak the rootballs before you planted them? (No, not water the plant, but pre-soak the submerged rootball until bubbles stop rising.)If not, the rootballs are definitely dry. Try to moisten them by dribbling water on their surface for 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat as needed.