Moving Forward

Have you had the talk with your plants? No! Not that talk! The moving talk. Moving can be a very traumatic event for plants and while some may think it’s crazy to talk to your plants, it is not crazy to take the proper steps to ensure they make it through a move healthy and with all their roots, flowers and leaves intact. Plants are delicate and we take the time to nurture them so they can give our home a vibrant and fresh look. It’s true you could leave some of your plants with trusted friends and neighbors, but if you have cultivated that Christmas Cactus through many blooms and moons, you’ll want to take that family member with you! Read on for ways on how to move your plants without committing mass “plantacide” Prep and Prune Your Plants In order to ensure that your plants have the best chance of surviving your move, make sure they are at their healthiest before you leave. First, remove any dead leaves, making sure not to pull off any that are resistant as this would cause a “wou...