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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.
Published: January 11, 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 Charlotte, North 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte, North Carolina today!
Moving to Charlotte? Check out these local attractions
Charlotte is nicknamed the “Queen City” in honor of the queen consort of the British King George III during the time of the city’s founding. This southern jewel boasts a diverse mix of residents, a colorful history, natural beauty and metropolitan splendor. Visitors will enjoy the trendy shopping, restaurants that range from funky to traditional, cultural festivals, museums and sporting events. Read on to see some of our favorite attractions in Charlotte:
Discovery Place Science is an education facility dedicated to inspiring the exploration of science through exhibits and educational programs. This hands-on museum features hundreds of interactive exhibitions activities for children of all ages as well as a larger-than-life IMAX Dome Theater. Grab the kids and visit to uncover the wonders of science all around us!
Known as “America’s Home for Racing” the Charlotte Motor Speedway has set the standard for motorsports entertainment. Fans can take in an event at the legendary 1.5 mile superspeedway, visit the race team shops and then tour the NASCAR Museum. The speedway hosts three premiere NASCAR events each year – the NASCAR All-Star Race, The Coca-Cola 600 and the Bank of America ROVAL 400. Automotive and motorsports enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy this Charlotte attraction!
Read on to find wrapping, packing, and moving supplies in the Charlotte area to help you with your furniture moving process:
1220 N. Wendover Road #3608
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 365-1291
1100 Chancellor Park Drive
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 597-2000
401 Hawthorne Lane, Ste. 110
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 370-6030
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