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How many plants can you take from the garden when you move?

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SalamanderOnHoliday · 27/10/2019 18:05

Wha5 do you think?

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Queenlatifahsleftboob · 27/10/2019 18:06

None, unless they are in pots!

CalmFizz · 27/10/2019 18:06

In pots of actually in the borders? I think you’d be on slippery ground digging things from the ground unless explicitly stated in the contract. Most would fall under fixtures and fittings.

Oliversmumsarmy · 27/10/2019 18:07

None. They are being sold with the house.

Jojoanna · 27/10/2019 18:07

I took lots of pots last time we moved

Confusedrelation · 27/10/2019 18:08

In pots and you say so it’s fine otherwise they should stay!

ColaFreezePop · 27/10/2019 18:08

None unless they are:
a. in pots
b. you made it clear to the buyer that you are digging particular plants up. (If you have divided plants, taken one division and left the other in the ground that's normal gardening.)

DrWAnker · 27/10/2019 18:09

Yeah, you aren't supposed to take any unless they are in pots so I repotted what I wanted to take before we went on the market.
Garden was well established so took a small bit of a couple of plants that didn't make any difference...although if it had I would have bought more pots and replanted those too.

Whatsnewpussyhat · 27/10/2019 18:10

Has it already been viewed/sold?
If not put what you want in pots now and say they are not part of sale.
If not it's tough.

Velveteenfruitbowl · 27/10/2019 18:10

You can take any plants you like unless they are on the fittings and fixtures list or they are intended to make a permanent improvement to the property (e.g. large trees, tall shrubs which provide privacy, plants intended to create shade like climbing plants on a structure, plants which firm part of a substantial landscaping scheme, Ivy climbing on the front of the house to improve the way it looks etc). That’s the legal answer anyway. But if you are intending on taking plants with you it’s good to notify your buyer to be polite.

Lunafortheloveogod · 27/10/2019 18:12

Probably get away with a few smaller ones or if it’s larger/sentimental mention it to the buyer so they’re aware you’re taking the big rose bush you planted when granny passed.

But don’t try n sneak a tree out, it’ll leave a mess, it might not replant etc.

orangeteal · 27/10/2019 18:14

I was planning on taking our lavender, didn't occur to me at all to check first, will make sure (future) buyers know.

ALongHardWinter · 27/10/2019 18:58

I know this doesn't answer your question OP,but this reminded me of when my late DM and DDad moved house many years ago. They took with them a fir tree that they had planted in their garden after being used indoors as a Christmas tree for five years. It had grown too tall (about 9 foot) to use indoors any more. They replanted it at their new house,thinking that it would probably give up in disgust at being uprooted and replanted yet again. But,52 years later it's still going strong and is about 60 feet tall!

Preggosaurus9 · 27/10/2019 19:06

As many as you like. In the sale questionnaire there's a section about the garden. Just fill it in truthfully with what you plan to take or leave.

WildCherryBlossom · 28/10/2019 07:40

Orangeteal, I would treat myself to new lavender if I were you. It usually gets a bit woody after a few years anyway.

orangeteal · 28/10/2019 07:43

@WildCherryBlossom thank you, it didn't look as vibrant this year actually, just love all the bees it attracts!

GrimalkinsCrone · 28/10/2019 07:50

As already stated, things in pots, fine. In the ground, no.
So pot things up if you plan on selling, I’ve done it often!

GOODCAT · 28/10/2019 07:54

When we moved I took a small rose bush from our garden which was an engagement gift. I just specified that I was doing so on a form my solicitor sent me. That and the fact that we would not be emptying the compost bins before moving. Just be clear before you exchange contracts and it is fine.

TheEmojiFormerlyKnownAsPrince · 28/10/2019 07:55

I took loads. It was in the contract though

PurpleWithRed · 28/10/2019 07:57

All of them as long as you agree that upfront with your buyers, none other than in pots if you didn’t. But think about whether it’s worth it - May be easier and more fun to start again or take cuttings with you, and there’s always a risk that what you do take won’t be happy with the move.

cheesewitheverything · 28/10/2019 08:03

I have one little tree (an Acer) that I'm very fond of, so I've moved it around with me about five times now, always putting it on the fixtures and fittings form that the conveyancer sends so buyers know it's going. No one has ever questioned it and I usually say I will be also taking a few other little plants as well just to cover myself as there is usually something else I decide I need to take at the last minute. As long as you say about it up front, it will be fine.

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