How to Pack Plants for Moving

Plants lovers don`t relocate without their leafy friends and that is a fact. Nurturing a plant is sometimes hard, but the love you give and receive is wonderful. Plants turn your place into a home as soon as you bring them in, so we completely understand your need to relocate them with you. That is why we have created this simple, yet very useful guide on how to pack plants for moving. We normally advise you to seek the help of reliable moving companies Brooklyn if you are having any troubles whatsoever, but the truth is the plants are all yours for relocation, and we will now see why.

Decide which plants you will relocate first

If you have plenty of plants, note that you will be transporting all of them in a car with you. So, there is a chance some of the plants will get left behind. Make a list of plants that you will relocate to your new home. If you are moving to a place with a different climate, research whether your plants can withstand different conditions. If they cannot be relocated, it is best that you simply give them to someone. Choose a person who is a plant lover, and who will take good care of your plants.

Check the regulations of the state you are moving into

Another reason why you may not be able to relocate your plants is the law. Check out the laws prohibiting certain plants as relocating plants is the easiest way to spread plant diseases. Many states have strict policies about what plants you should never relocate, so do this first. Once again, a friend or a family member who will be happy to take your plants is the best solution.

Prepare your plants for relocation several weeks in advance

The process of packing and relocating plants is not that simple. You need to start with the preparation three weeks in advance, in order to give your plants, the best shot at surviving the trip. Plants are extremely sensitive and any change in temperature can affect them. However, with the right preparation, you will be able to relocate them safely.

Three weeks before the relocation

In this period, you should repot all the plants you plant to relocate. Carefully take them out from the ceramic or any other pots, and repot them into the plastic ones. Plastic pots are perfect for moving, as they will hardly ever break.

Two weeks before the relocation

Prune all the dead leave off of your plants. The less excess leaves they have, the better are the chances that they will survive the trip. Although it may not seem like it, plants really do need a lot of energy to remain alive during the relocation. So, the less unnecessary leaves and branches they have, the better.

One week before the relocation

Check your plants for any insects or pests. If necessary, or if in doubt call your florist and see whether the plants need medication of some sort. Also, a florist will give you the best advice for relocating a certain type of plant as well.

Two days before the relocation

Water the plants. Make sure not to use too much water, but enough that they do not dry out before the relocation. Also, if you overwater them this can leave you stains in your car. But, the most important thing is that your plants are hydrated during the entire relocation.

The moving day

The moving day has come and also the time for you to pack plants for moving. Plants are fairly easy to pack, you will just need several moving boxes Brooklyn and old newspapers. Place the plants inside the moving boxes, making sure that the size is appropriate. You will not close the top of the box, or seal the boxes as you would normally do. Plants need air to breathe so you will leave the top open.

If there is any space left inside the moving box, just fill it with crumpled newspaper. This will prevent the plants from shifting too much in your car. You can also use newspaper or any light piece of linen to cover the plants if the sun is too strong. This will provide another level of protection, and increase your chances of successful plant relocation.

In the car

Long distance movers Brooklyn rarely ever accept to relocate plants because they cannot guarantee that the conditions will be good for the plants. So, you need to relocate them on your own, and usually in your car. You should take your plants and place them in the back seat of your car. Adjust the temperature so that the plants can breathe, and it is not too cold or hot. During the trip, don`t forget about the plants. Readjust the moving boxes if necessary, make sure that the sun is not shining directly at them. Do whatever you think will make the trip easier for them

Will you be making night stops?

Sometimes the relocation in your car can last for several days. If you need to spend a night at a hotel, make sure that you do not leave your plants in the night in your car. When the temperature is too hot, or cold, this can negatively affect your plants.

After the relocation

When the relocation is finally over, make sure to take out the plants first. After all, they are living organisms and deserve all the attention they can have. So, take them out and enter them in your new home. After you unpack all the other moving boxes, you can find them a perfect place where they will be positioned permanently, but for now, it is important that they are in the environment that suits them.

Packing plants for relocation is not complicated, but it demands time and attention and all the love you can give them. This will all pay off when you take just one look at your plants in your new home. Good luck!