How Do I Move Plants Long Distance?

Moving your plants long distance will require some prep work to ensure that they survive the trip. Unlike household items, plants are living things that require special care and are subject to unique regulations or restrictions. For instance, according to the Household Good Carriers’ Bureau Tariff, movers can transport plants only if the trip is less than 150 miles. So, you will want to determine whether you can and should take your plants to your new home and whether you can transport them yourself.

If you’ve decided that you want your plants at your new home, there a few steps you can take to get them ready for the journey.

Repotting

Move plants that are in breakable containers to lightweight plastic containers a few weeks before the trip.

Pruning

To make your plants easier to move, rid them of all dead leaves and branches and prune them as best you can.

Inspecting

One week before the trip, check your plants for pests, and, if necessary, use insecticide to eliminate them.

Watering

Water your plants as you would normally. If you move during the summer, water them well on moving day and along the journey. If you move during the winter, water your plants a few days before the journey in order to keep them dry and prevent them from freezing.

Packing

Place a plastic bag over each pot and tie it at the base to keep the soil contained. Put your pots into boxes with bottoms taped for reinforcement and poke holes in the boxes so that your plants can breathe. To prevent the pots from jostling around on the trip, fill in any extra space with packing paper or newspaper.

As one of the nation’s leading moving companies, Atlantic Relocation Systems offers more tips like these to help make your long-distance move go as smoothly as possible. When you choose us as your carrier, you can complete a pre-move survey to provide our moving experts with special handling instructions regarding your delicate items. And, although we don’t move live plants, we would be more than happy to connect you with resources that can make it possible for you to do so.

For more information about the long-distance moving services we offer, contact Atlantic Relocation Systems today.