It is said that broken pieces bring good luck. However, if the newly purchased planter breaks, the annoyance will probably outweigh the hassle. So that you can enjoy the beautiful look of your garden - without any damaged planters - read on this page how to transport your planter safely.
How can I transport a planter safely?
To transport a plant pot safely, you can use a wheelbarrow, a handcart or a plant pot roller. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, such as stability, handling and the need to lift the bucket.
Comparison of different transport options
The Wheelbarrow
The wheelbarrow can be found in almost every garden and is extremely flexible in use. However, handling requires some practice, especially if you are moving heavy planters in it. To ensure that the flower pot does not tip over and that steering is as easy as possible, you must place it exactly in the middle. A suitable wheelbarrow (€219.00 at Amazon) should have a volume of 70 to 200 liters.
If you are prepared to invest a little more money in the purchase, you can also get models with a tilting loading area, several Wheels (more stability) or models with battery drive (less effort). Advantages:
- easy to use
- available in every hardware store
Disadvantages:
- great balancing act
- Plant pot must be lifted into the hollow
Handcart
When you think of a handcart, you quickly associate the famous Father's Day tour with the useful transport device from childhood. The vehicle also does a good job when transporting plant pots.
Advantages:
- Versatile (also as garden decoration)
- large loading area
- removable side panels
- equipped with solid rubber or pneumatic tires
Disadvantages:
- Plant pot must be lifted onto the loading area
- not suitable for transporting loose objects such as sand or soil
Plant rollers
Plant pot rollers are similar in structure to a sack truck. However, the wheels are slightly set back. Most of the time the models are made of plastic. You have to pay significantly more for aluminum models.
Advantages:
- even masters stairs
- no risk of slipping thanks to special security with rubber plugs
- can also transport wide vessels
