It is not uncommon for people to grow attached to their garden; or at least some of the plants that are in their garden. When it comes to moving a garden from one location to another, there is always a risk that it won’t work. Anytime you dig up your plants and attempt to safely get them to their new home, they could dry out, break or have other issues that cause them to die. However, if you take special care, there is a chance that it could work. Good Time Moving & Storage is here to talk about some tips that will give you the best chances at successfully moving your favorite plants.
Give Plants a Temporary Spot in the Summer
The summer months are, by in large, the most common time of the year that people move. It is a time when school isn’t in session and the weather is always easy to work with. However, it is the absolute worst time to move your plants. The air is so dry and hot, that plants often get burned when you try to transplant them in the dry heat. The best way to move your plants in the summer is to put them in a temporary location, possibly a pot, that will allow them to still live without getting too hot and dry.
Make Sure the Potting Soil is Moist when Moving Plants
To keep your plants alive, you are going to need moist roots. Give your plants a deep watering before you start. Once the soil is good and moist, you can start to dig a ring around the plant. You will need to make sure there is a good root ball before removing the plant from the ground. You should start digging about 12 inches away from the trunk or stem of the plant to ensure there is enough soil. Once you have dug it up, wrap the root ball in damp burlap and put it in a bucket or a planter box.
How to Pack Plants for Moving
The plants that you are trying to move should be the last thing that you put on the truck after packing up your house. You also need to put some measures in place that will ensure the pot will not move during transit. This can be done by tying it to the walls of the truck or even positioning some boxes on all sides of the plant so that it can move when the truck makes sharp turns on the road.
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While your plants may or may not make it in this move, you can ensure that your belongings are safely packed and moved when you choose Good Time Moving & Storage to help you with this big change in your life. We will treat your belongings as if they are our own and make sure they make it safely to your new home. Call us today!