How To Help Plants and Perishables Survive a Move
With kids, schedules, utilities, movers and more to think about, moves are difficult enough to survive in themselves. When people need (or want) to move things that are living or perishable, however, true survival tactics come into play.
Sure, it’s common knowledge that you shouldn’t put plants and perishables in moving trucks, but what if they’re very large and you want them at your new location? Here are some tips to ensure your plants and other meaningful perishable items survive the relocation.
What Counts As Perishable?
Many people might not realize what can go bad or die and what can’t. The basic categories of living or perishable items include pets, food and plants, but the list of specific items is pretty expansive. That being said, here are some examples of perishable items you’ll want to survive a move (i.e., items that shouldn’t go on a moving truck):
- Pets, insects or anything else living
- Any food that needs to be refrigerated or isn’t sealed properly
- Plants, succulents and other foliage
- Dirt, fertilizer and potting soil
- Liquids or anything that can leak/attract pests
The list goes on. But the good news is that you can help most of these items survive your move, if you take the right precautions.
Tips for Protecting Perishables During a Move
The most obvious way to help perishables survive a move is to move them yourself in your private vehicle instead of the moving truck. But heavy items may be too much for you to easily move in your vehicle. There are some tips and techniques for protecting perishables during a move. Here are some of them:
- Pack plants properly in a labeled box with holes for the plant to breathe
- Wrap any fragile plants or perishables, especially in colder weather
- Unpack plants and perishables first at your new destination
- Avoid moving during the summer or during warmer weather
- Consider shipping smaller plants instead of moving them
- Find a new home for any plants that won’t thrive in your new climate
Do Movers Move Plants and Perishables?
Lastly, be aware that most moving companies will not move plants, perishables and living items. This is due to liability issues and the possibility of creating a big mess if there’s an accident or food spills. This is often company policy, so make sure you have a plan to help your plants and perishables survive a move if you’re planning one soon.
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