Moving your plants the right way

Two weeks before you move

Carefully prune the plants you will be moving to facilitate easier packing. For instructions on pruning, consult your local florist or a book or website relevant to your plants.

One week before you move

In a black plastic bag, place a bug- or pest-strip, conventional flea collar or some bug powder then place the plant you wish to move in the bag. Do this for each plant. Close all of the bags and place them in a cool area, overnight. This will kill any pests on the plants and in the soil.

One day before you move

Place all of the plants in cardboard containers. Make sure they are held in place by dampened newspaper or packing paper. Use paper to cushion the leaves and place a final layer of wet paper on top to keep them moist. If you must leave your plants behind, then take cuttings. Put them in a plastic bag with wet paper towels around them.

On the day you move

Set your plant boxes aside and clearly mark DO NOT LOAD on them. This will ensure they aren’t put on the moving truck with your other household items. Before you depart, close the plant boxes and punch air holes in the top. When it’s time to move, load the plants in your car and go.

When Moving

Be careful where you park your car. Look for a shaded area in the summer and sunny spot in the winter.

Upon Arrival

Unpack the plants as soon as you can after arriving. Removing the plants through the bottom of the box will help to avoid breaking stems. Try not to expose the plants to too much sunlight at first. Let them gradually get accustomed to more and more light.