Preventing growing pains for your plants

If you are determined to keep your daisies and dahlias, remember that moving vans are not designed to transport plants.

As a general rule, moving companies will not accept liability for safe transport of plants. In addition, some states have rules prohibiting the transport of certain plants across state lines. Check with your Allied agent to see if plants are allowed for your move. However, if you still wish to attempt transport on your own, keep the following in mind:

• Provide plants with extra sunlight for several weeks prior to moving day to allow them to store extra energy
• Prune back overgrown leaves and branches about a month before moving, and curtail feeding to minimize growth
• Thoroughly water the plant the day before you move
• Place the plant in a sturdy carton to keep it from tipping over