How Do You Relocate Plants?

Relocating your botanical friends can be tricky if you are unfamiliar with the process. The following article provides some helpful tips and tricks to ensure your plants survive the trip, and continue to stay healthy once the move is complete.

Preparation

A few weeks before you begin your trek, set time aside to prune your plants. Removing dead leaves and branches will breathe life into your plants and keep them happy as you prepare to transfer them. Approximately a week before your move, take a few minutes to once again remove dust, pests, and weeds.

Re-pot Your Plants

About a week before the move, transfer your plants into pots. Opting for a plastic alternative will not only save your back as you transfer your plants from home to home, but it will also provide you the opportunity to properly pack and protect your beloved ceramic pots.

Keep Them Well Watered

Repotting is a stressful change for your plants and requires a lot of water to ensure comfortable acclimatization. When you add an environmental relocation to that process, it can make the adjustment period even more strenuous. Giving your plants the right amount of water as you prepare for the move and during the move will help keep them comfortable. However, if you are planning to move in the winter, keep the soil dry and stop watering your plants a day or two before the move to avoid freezing.

Please note that due to the many travel restrictions, most moving companies regrettably cannot move your live plants. At Atlantic Relocation Systems, our moving coordinators will gladly provide you with additional advice on how to move your plants. And, we are more than happy to help you find outside resources that can move your larger plants.

To learn more about our full-moving services, please contact Atlantic Relocation Systems today.