Having just completed an epic, simultaneous two house/two cities move, I feel like this post might have been more useful about two weeks ago. So in order to save someone else the same headache, here are some tips to help with transition. Feel free to share any extras in the comments.

Before the move

• Think about plant-placement: Hopefully you seen your new place before you rock up with a tonne of boxes and 60 plants. Have an idea about which room you want each room to live in, and think about sticking some masking tape on each pot with the designated room. Pack plants going to the same room in the same box. This will save you time on the other end and, if you're using removalists, give them an idea of where things should go

• Put in the prep-work: Moving is a great opportunity to do some of the maintenance you may have been putting off for the last month or so...Prune off any dead foliage to reduce bulk and mess in transit, Water all your plants really well two days before moving day (moving is stressful for plants too and they can dry out faster in transit), check for Pests and diseases and treat as necessary (this is a big one, as when all your plants are packed together its a perfect time for plant pests to jump ship and spread). 

• Pack well:Obviously. The last thing you want to be doing on moving day is picking up shattered pots and repotting plants because they've knocked over in transit. My go to is wrap all the ceramic/breakable pots in old newspaper, and wrap and seal the exposed potting media too. Place your plants in boxes (with the lids kept open) and make sure they are tightly held together. Stuff paper in and gaps. 

• Label boxes and keep them accessible: Don't seal them up or pack them first. Make sure you know where they are when you get to your new place and unpack them first so they can settle in.

During the Move

• Pack Smart. Place your plants in positions where they are not going to fall over, or have anything fall on them. Think about packing your favourites in the front seat with you, or, if using removalists, maybe transport your plants yourself. (Removalists are a god-send, but they don't always have the same appreciation or love for your plants as you might). 

• Keep Comfortable. Try to keep your plants in a consistent temperature. Do not put them on the back of a trailer or ute as this is an indoor (in fact, any) plant's worst nightmare. Try to keep them inside your car with the windows up and the air-conditioning maintaining a consistent, appropriate temperature for the drive. This is especially important if travelling overnight or interstate! 

• Keep the water up (if necessary). Relevant if doing a long haul or overnight trip. Check in with the plants as even sitting in a climate-controlled car can cause plants to dry out quicker than usual. 

• Watch that Sun. Think about where your plants are sitting during the move and how the sun is tracking. It might be worthwhile covering your windows with a towel or cloth to prevent any foliage burn. 

After the Move

Check in! Water any plants that dried up over the move. Repot any plants that might have tipped or become loose in transit. Then its the best part - time to get your plant-styling on. 

If you can't take your plants with you....take a cutting! Propagationis a great way to keep your plant fam memory alive, and propagation vessels can fit in even the smallest of places. For the mother plants that couldn't come with you, find them a good home and gift them!