How to Move Plants into Your New Home in Southeast, MA

Published: January 01, 2022

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

At UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Southeast Massachusetts, 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 at 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 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 digging up the plants, allowing water to permeate the soil and roots. Doing this will ensure that the roots stay intact as you root the plant.

Take care when uprooting

This is the stage that puts the most stress on your plant. It’s essential to be cautious during the uprooting process to damage the plant quickly. 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 roots. Remove the plant, keep as much soil attached as possible, and place it in a large enough pot.

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.

Moving to Southeast MA? Check out these local retailers:

 The right supplies can be a great help with any move. Boxes, foam wraps, and other moving supplies can help you stay organized and ensure your belongings are safe and secure. Find these supplies and much more at these local home improvement stores:

Lowe’s Home Improvement

350 Cochituate Road

Framingham, MA 01701

(508) 309-1183

The Home Depot

339 Speen Street

Natick, MA 01760

(508) 647-9600

Harbor Freight Tools

321 Speen Street #3a

Natick, MA 01760

(508) 655-0726

Make sure you are ready for your big move! UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Southeast Massachusetts would love to help! To get a free quote on your container, give us a call today at (781) 253-8776.