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How to Pack Houseplants for Moving
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How to Pack Houseplants When Moving: A Step-by-Step Guide
Relocating is generally a tricky business and when you consider the necessity of satisfying your beloved houseplants, it turns into a truly daunting exercise. These live decorations may be cherished and hence have to be handled carefully during a move so that they can arrive healthy. There is a considerable approach to handling your plants if you wish them to safely be transferred to a new location where they can easily adapt to changes in climate and so on. The following is a checklist that every house plant owner should follow to ensure that they move their plants with ease.
Assess and Prepare Your Plants
To ensure no harm comes to your plants, it is recommended that you do a little audit beforehand. Remove the leaves at the end so those that are damaged or dead can be avoided remove branches that are too big for carriage. Repotting is also necessary if the plant is still controlled in a heavy or delicate container. It can be taken to a more lightweight and not breakable plastic pot that will avoid its breakage during the transfer. The best thing you can do that is advised for most relocations is you water your plants a few days before the move – just enough to make the soil damp but not soaked as this may cause leakage and the pot to become heavier.
Pack Plants Individually
Plants should be packed individually in their container in order not to knock or move about over each other during transportation. First, cover the pot in plastic to prevent the soil from falling off or spreading all over the place. To protect the pot, packaging paper or bubble paper should be used to pack so that the pot fits tightly into the bottom of the box. For Large plants, poorly anchored stems and branches should be well tied with string or well fixed with stakes. Place a mesh over the top of the plant, prop a light cloth or a clear plastic bag with air holes over it, to shield the plant from cold drafts or falling items.
Label and Secure Boxes
When your plants are packed up, make sure to write on all containers; ‘Fragile’ and ‘Live Plants’ to discourage the handlers from mishandling the produce. They should be taped to shut but not too tight because plants require air to breathe as they are transported. If you are moving more than one plant, it is advisable to pack small plants together but in a single box to ease handling and ensure that they have been cushioned properly to minimize movements.
Plan for Transportation
Plants used for houseplants are equally sensitive to changes in temperature and extremely long periods of no light. Preferably transport your plants in your car to have control of the circumstances, and prevailing factors. They should not be exposed directly to sun heat cold air or draft. If the car is to be in motion for a long distance, it is advisable to place them on the back seat since they would then have to lean forward. For longer trips, check on your plants periodically to ensure they’re not wilting or experiencing stress.
Houseplants are living companions that add vitality and life to your house, making them more than just decorative accents. You can make sure your plants survive the relocation and flourish in their new location by using the proper packing and preparation methods. Maintaining the health and aesthetic appeal of your plants during the moving process requires a little more attention.
Get in touch with Man with van’s Asapvan right now for a stress-free moving experience that includes professional care for your houseplants. Allow us to assist you in making sure that everything in your house, including your prized plants, travels securely to your new location.