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Dividing Gypsophilia

Hi all,

I've recently (early last month) planted some Gypsophilia and I've seen
seedlings for about two-three weeks now. My problem is my landlord; whilst
cutting the grass cut two of the seedlings (nice guy but a zealous mower).

I had thought to have them in a row in front of Helianthum Anuus and had
planted accordingly: so where I had thought to have a nice row of 6 I now have
a row of 4. But the sunflower row behind will extend beyond the Gypsophilia,
destroying the symmetry I had thought to achieve.

Luckily, I was lazy and didn't thin out the Gypsophilia when I first noticed
seedlings... so it appears that I may have multiple germinations in two areas
(I planted 3-4 seeds per spot in row).

My question: is it safe yet to uproot these multiple germinations (rather than
thinning them out and discarding the extras as I had planned) and divide the
roots and place some of them in the stead of their fallen compatriates, while
retaining a single seedling in the original spot? If so, could some-one take
pains to tell me how to perform this propagation?

I'm fairly new to gardening so I've never actually divided plants but I've read
that it can be done. However I'm not convinced of the wisdom of doing so to
such young plants.  I suppose I could be patient and wait until next year.

Any help/advice is very much appreciated.

Peace,

Petr

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