Moving live plants can be a challenging process. Live plants are typically difficult to pack and protect during the moving process. In fact, there is even a law which prohibits moving a plant in a moving truck or van.

For these reasons, the best way to move your live plants is in the vehicle that you are driving. Keeping your plants in the car or the cab of your truck has several benefits. It allows you to keep track of your plants health and protection during transport.

Additionally, many plants will not survive a move in the back of a moving truck due to lack of light, water, temperature changes or other conditions that might shock the plant and cause it to die or become damaged.

It is a good idea to support large plants with a post or stick in order to protect the plant’s stem structure. Also don’t forget to protect the plants pot/vase, especially if made from a fragile material.

Moving can be a hassle, however there are a few things you can do to help ensure your moving experience is as easy as possible. One of the most important things you can do, is to make sure you are prepared for the move before it is time to go.

Abraham Maslow once said, “ If the only tool you have is a hammer, then every problem looks like a nail.” Having the proper tools is essential to making your move easy. What tools? I’m talking about packing supplies.

Having the proper packing supplies on hand will save you time, energy, and stress. Here is a list of packing supplies that you should have before you even think about starting to pack anything:

• Boxes- Yes, I know- that’s obvious. But having the proper size boxes and number of boxes is the important thing. Boxes are available from many places. A lot of business will give you extra empty boxes if you ask. Also, there are a wide variety of boxes for sale at packing/shipping services, home improvement and department stores, post offices, etc. Be sure to get different sized boxes. Large ones for light, bulky objects, and small ones for heavier items like books.
• Tape- Buy some good-quality packing tape. Depending on the amount of packing you need to do, you may need several rolls. For even small homes or apartments, one roll of tape is almost never enough.
• Packing Material- Save old newspapers for a few weeks before your move. Newspapers make good packing material for most household items. The more delicate and valuable items in your home do require a little more than newspaper, though. Bubble wrap, foam peanuts, and blankets provide excellent protection for items you don’t want damaged.
• Labels- These are optional, but if you won’t be able to write directly onto your packing containers, or if you can’t see what you wrote, you may want to buy or make some labels. Clearly labeled boxes make organization and unpacking easier.
• Box-cutter- Be sure you have a good knife to unpack your stuff.

A little planning goes a long way. Make sure you are actually ready to pack your stuff before you get knee deep in it and find out you need to go to the store.

Desktop computers can be a hassle to pack for the purposes of moving or storing. With all those separate components and wires everywhere, it is easy to get intimidated. Here are some tips that may help you pack up your desktop computer:

• If possible, pack your computer in its original container. This is the best way to prevent your computer from becoming damaged.
• If the original containers are not available, use good, sturdy boxes that won’t collapse or rip when you handle them.
• Use plenty of packing material and wrap your monitor with bubble wrap or something similar. Stuffing small pillows and such into gaps also works well.
• Wrap up all the cords neatly and keep them organized. Don’t just throw a mess of cords into the box.

Using care and proper packing materials will help ensure that you computer is moved safely to your new home, office, or storage.