Moving With Plants: How To Pack And Move Your Plants Safely

 

Plants are likely to break during a move if not packed and handled properly. Hire professional residential movers like Diamond Hands Moving & Storage for reliable packing services at affordable prices. Here's your guide on how to protect them from damage during transit.

 

Remove the Plant from the Soil

The best way to move your plants is by removing them from their pots and moving them with bare roots. You should start preparing by applying fresh water to them for to five hours before digging them out of their soil. Make sure you dig away from the stem, so the roots are not damaged. Once the digging is done, remove the roots from the pot and shake off the excess soil. Exposed roots must be kept in a shaded area until they're ready for shipping.   

 

Use Moist Paper to Wrap Roots

Soak a few sheets of newspaper in water until they're wet but not drenched. For a long-distance move, make a slurry by soaking some polymer moisture crystals in water. Add the mixture to the plants' roots.

Fold the newspaper and place the plant on it with the roots. The stem should be in the middle of the paper. Position the foliage outside the newspaper's edge to prevent the plant from rotting during the journey.

Fold the bottom of the newspaper to secure the roots and place the plant in a bag in an upright position. You can cushion the plant by wrapping it in three or four bags. Don't close the bag's top entirely, as the plant needs moisture and air to stay alive.  

 

Place Plants in Sturdy Boxes

Make sure the boxes you use to put your plants are sturdy enough to withstand the jerks when being thrown, kicked, or dropped. Corrugated boxes are a suitable option for shipping plants as they're sturdy, easy to pack, and eco-friendly. Seal the edges of the box with tape to prevent them from falling out of the box.

To make sure your plants are safely moved to your new home, hire packing services offered by Diamond Hands Moving & Storage. They use the best packaging materials and equipment to ensure the protection of your belongings.

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