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Can I move my plants long distances?

Moving houseplants on a moving van is usually not a good idea. The extremes in temperature and the lack of fresh air and moisture can be fatal. It will be up to your driver to decide whether to move your plants. In most cases the mover cannot assume liability for plants.

Consider giving your plants to friends, hospitals, libraries, or selling them. If you decide to move them, however, you will have to take some precautions to ensure that they arrive in good condition:

Re-pot plants in clay pots into unbreakable, plastic containers.
Prune larger plants.
Eliminate insects or plant parasites.
Give your plants their normal dose of water. In winter, roots saturated with moisture may freeze. In summer, too much water can result in fungus growth.
Pack your plants the night before, or the morning of, your move. Conventional packing cartons are good for moving plants. Cushion branches and leaves of the plant with soft paper. Punch air holes in the sides of the box. Your plants should be able to travel safely for up to four days.

Shock

Some houseplants are susceptible to shock when moving. More time in transit won't make the shock greater, but it will take the plant longer to recover.

Temperature

Temperatures below 5°C or above 30°C for over an hour can be fatal. Plants in properly wrapped cartons will withstand a wider range of temperatures.

Water

Plants should be moist. Most can survive a week to 10 days without being watered and suffer little harm.

Darkness

When other conditions are favourable, houseplants can tolerate darkness for up to a week. However, too long in darkness and plants start to put out abnormal growth and are more susceptible to disease. Limit sun exposure for the first few days after the move.

Rules and regulations regarding plants

Houseplants can be moved from province to province without any special inspections. If you're moving houseplants across borders, check federal, provincial, and state regulations and make sure there are no plant quarantines in effect.

In this section, discover the steps that will prepare you to look for a home. I provide details on everything from questions to ask Me, to getting your finances organized.

The more prepared you are as you start looking for a new home, the easier and more enjoyable the process will be. Thanks to the wide variety of services offered by Royal LePage, I've got you covered every step of the way.
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Once you have decided to sell your property, the first thing is to list your property – establishing with Me the terms and conditions of the sale.

I will ask you to sign a Listing Agreement – an official document granting Me and My brokerage permission to represent you in the marketing and sale of your property.

I will help you sell your property faster and easier, getting your full value for your investment.
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House hunting begins at home... with planning. Before you grab the road maps and hit the streets, you need to know how expensive a house you can afford to buy.

Knowing your affordable
price range will bring your house hunting into focus.
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Moving is definitely not easy, but this section offers tips to make the whole experience easier, less trying, and less expensive.

"Good Planning is the
Key to a Successful
Move."
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