How to Move Plants into Your New Home in Charleston, South Carolina

Published: January 06, 2022

If you’re moving it’s likely that you will want to bring your plants with you to your new home. Thankfully, with some careful planning, you can easily transport your plants to your new home. Here are some tips to help you get started.

At UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Charleston, South Carolina, we help give moving pointers to our customers all the time. We often direct our customers to the most convenient moving services in the town available. Whether you need portable storage for your move or simply to keep your belongings safe and out of the way while you clean, our UNITS containers provide the perfect solution. To read more about how to move your plants for your move, check out our tips below.

Account for the season

Exposed roots are vulnerable to the elements in warmer months. While it is possible to move your plants in the peak of summer, it’s not recommended. If you plan on moving delicate plants or an abundance of plants, spring and fall are the best seasons to assure that they don’t get damaged by the weather during the process of moving.

Give your plants a trim

Trimming your plants before uprooting them will help them conserve energy when moving. Trim away all the dead and excess stems and leaves that may drain unnecessary energy from the plant. This is good practice in general to keep your plants healthy.

Hydrate before uprooting

Not hydrating your plants can lead to a lot of stress on your plants during the moving process. The simple solution is to give your plants a deep soak the night before you dig up the plants; this will allow for water to permeate the soil and roots. Doing this will make sure that the roots stay intact as you are rooting the plant.

Take care when uprooting

This is the stage that puts the most amount of stress on your plant. It’s important to be cautious during the uprooting process as you can easily damage the plant. You can also water your plants moderately before digging them up to help ease the transition, just be careful not to overwater. Use a trowel to dig a circle around the plant, wide enough to avoid any roots. Remove the plant, keeping as much soil attached as possible and place in a pot that is large enough.

Replant ASAP

Make sure that the plants are back into the ground as soon as possible, it’s best to pack your plants last and unpack them first so you can transplant them as soon as possible. If possible, it is best to have the new locations of your plants prepared for transferring your plants.

We hope these tips will help your transition go as smoothly as possible! If they made your move to Charleston any easier, please share your experience in the comments below. To get a free quote on your UNITS container, call UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Charleston, South Carolina today!

Moving to Charleston? Check out these local attractions

Few would argue that Charleston, with its natural beauty, history, and culture, is one of America’s favorite destination cities. Historic Antebellum Mansions, architectural wonders, Civil war sites, pristine beaches, barrier islands, and mouthwatering low country cuisine are just a few reasons why the city captivates all who visit. Beautiful year round, the weather can’t be beat here! Read on to see some of our favorite attractions in Charleston:

Edmonston-Alston House

The Edmonston-Alston House was constructed nearly 200 years ago, around 1825. General Beauregard watched the bombing of Fort Sumter at this house and General Robert E. Lee sought refuge here when his hotel caught fire. The Alston family still owns the home and the first two floors are open for tours. The house contains a largely original collection of period furniture, silver and decorative arts. Step into the rich, complex history of the people that occupied this home and book your tour today!

Maison

Maison is a breezy French restaurant from Chef Vandy Vanderwarker. All of the plates are made with precision and a dedication to the craft with a beautiful presentation and outstanding service. The ever-changing menu typically has offerings like steak tartare, mussels, or dry-aged duck. Stop in for happy hour and stay for dinner!

Read on to find wrapping, packing, and moving supplies in the Charleston area to help you with your furniture moving process:

The Home Depot

650 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE

Atlanta, GA 30308

(404) 892-8042

Lowe’s Home Improvement

1280 Carolina St. NE

Atlanta, GA 30307

(404) 658-8650

The UPS Store

925B Peachtree St. NE

Atlanta, GA 30309

(404) 685-8280