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How to move a potted plant from your old home to your new location? There is a lot you must learn before you make this move. You have to prepare your plants for the move and must also ensure whether the weather conditions in the new city or location are appropriate for your plants or not. This applies to you, especially if you are moving your plants across the country.
But before that, let’s have a look at your pots and the vines that you have grown to love so much. You are staring at them but you don’t know where to begin. You know that you want your plants in your new house but you don’t know how to pack them or even ensure that they stay intact during the transit.
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Let’s do it little by little. We will talk about the preparation and how to move them yourself. And then we will move on to small and big plants and a few additional tips in the end. Let’s begin:
Prepping Your Plants For The Move
Water Your Pots Accordingly
Do not make the mistake of over-watering the plants in any case. If you are thinking about relocating them yourself, you don’t want to make a mess of your vehicle under any circumstances. The best way is to measure the water in a scoop and keep them hydrated instead of soaking wet. The best approach is to hold off watering for a few days when moving plants.
Trim And Prune The Leaves
Trimming and pruning the excess leaves and extra branches are going to help you transfer your pots very easily. Pruning is also going to help promote plant growth once you have settled into your new house. It will also make it manageable for you to transport your plants yourself when you have less than sufficient space in your vehicle.
Remove Any Pests And Insects
Should you even begin to move a potted plant without getting rid of all the insects and pests? No! You must make sure that all your plants are free of any bugs and leeches. Use a plant-based insecticide to make sure that all the pests are removed from your pots.
Repot Them If Necessary
You might need to get rid of some of those pots and this is a good thing. If there is any ceramic pot collection that you have, it is better to transfer your plants into a plastic bag instead if you want to prevent them from breaking in transit.
Moving Plants Yourself Can Be Fun
Moving Your Small Plants
It is easier moving a house with plants especially if you are traveling short distances with small pots. You can store them in reasonably-sized cardboard boxes as well. You can also install dividers between different plants and make sure that they do not rattle when you are finally on the road. The slightly larger plants can nestle against the smaller ones keeping them stable and you can always stuff the remaining space with a bit of padding to make sure that they do not collide with one another when you are in transit.
How To Move Your Big Plants
Some plants might be a little too big to fit in any of the standard cardboard boxes. You might want to transfer them with their soil into a large trash bag and then on to the moving truck. You must uproot them carefully though without damaging their roots or stems at all. Mix in a bit of fertilizer along with some good-quality mulch to make sure that they do not dry up by the time you reach your new location. Tie them up nicely so that no spillage wrecks the vehicle and other boxes. Also, remember that moving your garden plants can be a little too much if you haven’t pruned them nicely.
Segregating Plant Boxes
If you have made up your mind to store your small and medium-sized plants into a separate box, you must make sure that they get enough air when they are in transit. You will have to make small holes into the boxes so that excess moisture can evaporate and your plants can breathe without any problem. Do not over-stuff your cardboard box because that is just going to make it too heavy to carry. You might also risk your plants getting squished and damaged when there is very little sunlight and limited air to reach your plants.
Once you are done storing your plants in your boxes, it is important to keep them closer to the edge of the truck floor. This way they get ample air to breathe and do not get damaged by the time you reach your new home. Ask the packers and movers professional to make regular stops at pre-decided locations so that you can check up on those boxes whenever you feel like it.
Label Your Plant Boxes Correctly
How can you forget this part? You must label your plant boxes correctly and segregate them according to the delicateness of each plant category. For example, some of your tiny orchids and delicate bloomers might need a lot more air as compared to your taller and more rugged plants and shrubs. These plants might also need to be opened on priority the moment you reach your new house. Keep them packed lightly and not stacked under any furniture piece or another box. Keep them closer to the edge of the truck but carefully fastened to make sure that these boxes get some amount of sunlight and adequate air throughout the trip.
Conclusion
These tips are going to prove to be very useful when you are moving your plants and shrubs from your old house to your new home. The key is to prep them nicely and tries to transport them yourself. If you have hired a professional packing and moving company, make sure that they know how to take care of plants and transport them safely. Choose a company that loves plants as much as you do and you will have nothing to sweat over.
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