Moving House Garden and Outdoor Items: Handling Tools, Plants, and Furniture

Moving House Garden and Outdoor Items: Handling Tools, Plants, and Furniture

Outdoor and garden items present unique challenges during a move. From heavy patio furniture to delicate garden plants, these items require special consideration to ensure they arrive at your new home in good condition.

Garden Tools and Equipment

• Drain all fuel from lawn mowers and leaf blowers
• Clean soil from shovels, rakes, and other tools
• Disconnect and drain garden hoses
• Pack smaller hand tools in labelled boxes

Patio Furniture

Wooden Furniture: Clean and dry thoroughly. Disassemble if possible. Cover with moving blankets. Metal Furniture: Check for rust, clean, and apply rust inhibitor if needed. Stack carefully to prevent scratches. Cushions and Fabric: Clean and pack in plastic bags to protect from moisture during transit.

Moving Plants

Moving plants across state lines may be subject to agricultural regulations:

• Check destination state plant import rules
• Pack plants in ventilated boxes with support
• Keep plants in your personal vehicle, not the moving truck
• Water plants lightly before the journey
• Transport succulents and cacti carefully to prevent damage

“Delicate garden plants often travel better in the passenger compartment of a car than in a moving truck subject to temperature extremes.”