Sara is planning to move in about 3 weeks to Wisconsin from Michigan. It’s about a 2-hour drive and she is worried about protecting her plants during the local move. The last time she moved, it was about 2 miles, but during the winter season, and her plants got traumatized. Although they survived but it took them a long time to recover. Is this story sounds similar to you?
Nothing makes a house look more lively, warm and joyful than houseplants. If you’re an ardent garden lover, your plants are a part of the family; a member you can’t part with and they need to move with you but just like delicate antiques and furniture, moving plants need special care. Take some time out to consider what is the best way to move your plants.
You’ve have nurtured your healthy house plants with love, and you want them to arrive fresh at your new home. As you prepare to move with Moving of America, use these tips on how to move your plants safe and fresh.
• Keep in mind the temperature
Firstly, think of your plants as a person in terms of temperature. Your plants like temperature in between 70 to 80 degrees. When moving your plants, remember that they will do “best” in a heated area.
During your local move, those indoor plants could become chilled and would take some time to recover, If possible try to transport them in a heated truck.
• Preparing Potted Plants and Hanging Plants
- Cover the large houseplants with newspaper in a conical shape to prevent the branch from breakage. Just like florist wraps a bouquet of flowers, you have to do exactly the same. For the hanging plants, collect the foliage gently at the top and secure it with bands.
- When packing the plants, use boxes slightly larger than the base of their pot. You can use newspaper, packing paper, or other items to ensure a cozy fit.
- For delicate ceramic or clay pots, wrap the earthen pot (but not the plant) in the bubble wrap before packing. You can also wrap the clay pot in a wet paper, and then add multiple layers of dry paper for the protection.
- You can pack different plants of similar sizes in one carton. Just be sure that the pots are well-covered with paper or packing materials to protect them from breaking during the move.
- Keep in mind that a plant is a living thing. Close the top loosely and punch air holes in the box and mark the box with “Plant – Keep this Side Up” to avoid hurting the plant if you hire local moving company.
- As you go with plants make sure that they have enough space. Run the air conditioner or roll down the window in your vehicle in warm weather. Avoid exposing the plant to the direct sunlight, which is amplified through the car glass.