To Milwaukee:
It could be since I'm not quite sure what I'm doing I try to water 3 to 4 times a week since they are new in the ground add to that we have that clay type soil. I did post a picture under images side. Other than to stop overwatering :), will they recover or do I need to prune to get them back in shape?

You can't delete a post (sure wish ya could, sometimes). You can link the two posts together by supplying a link to the other post at the bottom of one or both posts, if you think that would be of any help. In other words, you could say, "see other post" and then provide the link to that post.

When you want to add pictures, just post them on an image hosting site and then embed them into the text here. Email me if you don't know how to do that, and I'll send you instructions (if you want).

You need to check your soil's moisture level at about an inch or two deep (use your finger and stick it down into the dirt) to see if your plants need water until you get familiar with your soil and can predict water needs. Don't assume you are watering too much (although it sounds very possible).

Pruning them is probably one of the worst things you could do for them. Imagine having one of your teeth pulled because you had an upset stomach. It wouldn't be the best way to attack the problem!

So, guessing with the amount of info given, too much water, improper planting, cooked in the sun. Maybe they will recover, maybe not. Impossible to tell with info given.

Dan