To move or not to move your house plants. That's the question. It's a tough decision. You can take them with you if you follow these general tips. If you don't care about moving them, consider giving them to friends as remembrances...donate them to a local hospital or library...you could even sell them at a garage sale.

• The most critical factor in moving house plants is temperature. Prolonged exposure to excessive heat or cold can be damaging.
• Plants in cartons that are properly wrapped will stand variations in temperature.
• Wrap each pot in aluminum foil so that moisture will not seep through and weaken cartons.
• Don't overwater your plants before moving. Most plants can stand up to a week or ten days without watering and suffer little harm.
• Large plants are more easily handled if branches are loosely bound against the main stem in the direction of growth with soft material banding that won't cause injury to the plant (a nylon stocking is a good example).
• Load plants at the last minute and unload them immediately on your arrival.
• Avoid, if possible, carrying plants in the car trunk.
• IMPORTANT. When moving your plants from one state to another, make sure you are aware of federal and state regulations. They do vary from state-to-state. Federal and/or state plant quarantines restrict the movement of plants that may harbor pests -- pests you may not even see. Phone the county office of your State Department of Agriculture and set up a date when your plants can be inspected before moving them.
• If you have Kennewick Transfer & Storage move your home plants, keep in mind that they cannot be transported more than 150 miles (or delivery within 24 hours) from the time of loading, and that no servicing or watering is required of the driver while transporting.
• Be sure to discuss moving plants with a Kennewick Transfer & Storage representative. We'll help you select the best way to transport them to your new home.