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Moving Tips: Moving with Plants
Believe it or not, you may have formed a special attachment to your plants and just can’t leave them behind. It is critical to pack them very carefully as they are generally not covered by insurance and travelling in extreme temperatures may harm the plants. Be sure to show your moving company regardless of the state you are in – Michigan, Ohio or Illinois – all your plants as they tend to take up a lot of room. If you are planning to relocate your goods via air freight it is important to contact the airline first to understand what plants, if any, can be carried in such way. The airlines have special rules for transportation of plants that you will need to understand clearly.A FEW WEEKS BEFORE
Contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture if moving from state to state – Illinois to Ohio, or Michigan to Illinois, etc. Many states have different restrictions regarding what plants can be brought in due to pests and insects that can harm cash crops in that particular state.
Trim plants and remove any straggling bits. If you are unsure of how to do this, consult an internet source or plant book for more information. Many moving companies could help you with that information and Reliablevanlines.com will give you free quotes!
A WEEK BEFORE use a form of bug repellant to treat your plants and place them in sealed plastic bags. This is meant to reduce or eliminate any pests on the plant or in the soil.
ON THE MOVING DAY before your plants can be ready to go, place a few holes in the boxes to provide oxygen for your plants so that they can breathe.
Carefully load your plants into the vehicle and situate them in an area where they will not move around or fall over.
Upon arrival, unpack your plants immediately by removing them from the bottom of the box to avoid damaging stems. Gradually increase the amount of sunlight they are exposed to – it can harm your plants to be exposed to too much light at first. Just like you, your plants need time to adjust to their new environment.
GARDENING TOOLS:
Consider the following tips for maintaining your gardening supplies:
Properly clean any tools you are planning to move with you. Cover your garden tools with a thin coat of foil for protection against rust. Hose down any garden furniture you are planning to move and use bleach is necessary to remove any stubborn stains. Allow tools to dry completely before packing or loading onto the moving van.
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