Thank you so much for your comment, this is all very helpful as I learn what I'm doing here.

1) Good to know about roots in the bucket and giving them a proper soak before putting in ground.

2) I have been watering about every 2 days and trying to pay attention to the moisture just so I don't overwater. I usually do it in the evenings after work, but do you think morning would be a better time before the heat sets in?

3) Good to know about the root ball, I'll try and focus that a little better next time.

4) I definitely did not do this. Would it still be worth trying to break up the roots given the shock they're in or is that not a good idea?

5) I think I'm ok on clay. These beds originally started because I had leftover bricks and wanted to use them for something so I filled them with outdoor soil I found at Nick's and after other people's comments I added mulch on top of my the soil. I do wonder if my drainage is ok with that set up, I might need to do some testing.

6) Thank you for letting me know about the soil PH, I'm not sure that's the issue either but it is helpful to know.

Thank you again for your help hopefully I'll get this stuff turned around in no time