Will movers move my house plants?

Yes, we can bring your plants along. A plant comes along if it fits in the truck, fits through the stairs and doors at your new home, and can be transported without getting damaged. Big outdoor planters are a judgment call made on the day.

The truck is packed house first. Furniture and boxes go in tight, and plants fill the space that is left. A few pots on the floor of a room are rarely a problem, but a row of heavy patio planters may not fit if your home already fills most of the truck. If you have big ones, send a photo when you ask for your quote so we can tell you how it looks. Clay and ceramic pots are heavy once filled with soil, so a lighter plastic nursery pot inside a decorative one is easier for everyone.

• Water a couple of days before, not the morning of, so pots are lighter and do not drip.
• Set small plants in open-top boxes so they stay upright.
• Tie up long trailing vines loosely.
• Carry your most delicate or sentimental plants in your own car.
• Leave tall plants that bend easily for last, so they are first off the truck.

Most of our moves are within the Bay Area, so plants spend only hours on the truck rather than days. Heat and darkness are what usually stress them, so a short trip helps. On a local move they usually arrive the same day. Pets and plants both do better with a little planning; see moving with kids and pets.

• Will all my belongings fit in one moving truck?
• How should I prepare garden tools and brooms for movers?
• Can you move very heavy items like a safe or hot tub?