Can I take my rose bushes to my new house?

Rose Bushes are like a fixture inside of your home, an exclusion notation would be required to do so.

Generally yes, but the safest approach is to address it in writing before you close. In Florida, the default rule under real estate contracts is that anything permanently attached to the land or structure conveys with the property. Plants in the ground are considered attached to the land. A buyer walking through your home could reasonably expect those rose bushes to stay. If you want to take them, you need to either disclose the intent in the listing, negotiate it into the contract as an exclusion, or replace them with comparable plantings before closing. In Hernando County and Citrus County, disputes over plants, light fixtures, and other items that seem minor to sellers but matter to buyers are more common than you might expect. The cleanest way to handle this is to list the rose bushes as personal property exclusions in the listing remarks and include that language in the seller disclosure and the purchase contract. That way the buyer knows before they make their offer that the bushes are leaving. If you forget to exclude them and the buyer sees them listed in photos, you could face a dispute at or after closing. A few lines of contract language avoids the whole problem. When in doubt, your listing agent or a Florida real estate attorney can help you word the exclusion correctly. A simple written exclusion in the contract is all it takes to take your rose bushes with you legally and without friction. Kevin Neely & Kaitlynd Robbins | K2 Sells

Legally, any plant in the ground is a fixture and stays with the house. If you want to take your roses, you must list them as an "Exclusion" in the sales contract. To avoid a deal-breaker, the "Expert Move" is to dig them up and put them in pots before you list the house; once they are in pots, they are "personal property" and you can take them without any special paperwork.

Yes, you can, just handle it the right way. Once you list the home, anything “attached” to the property is expected to stay. That can include landscaping. So if you plan to take the rose bushes, do it before listing, or clearly exclude them in the contract. On the practical side, roses can be transplanted, but timing matters. Cooler months are best, and you’ll want to dig deep to protect the roots and replant quickly. If they mean a lot to you, it’s worth doing. Just make sure it’s clear upfront so it doesn’t turn into an issue with a buyer later.

Can you take your rose bushes with you when you sell your home? Short answer: yes, you can, but only if you plan for it ahead of time. Otherwise, they’re typically considered part of the property and expected to stay. Here’s how it works: By default, they’re part of the sale In real estate, anything planted in the ground is usually considered a fixture. That means: Trees, shrubs, and rose bushes are included Buyers expect them to stay with the property Removing them without disclosure can cause issues So you don’t want to dig them up after going under contract without addressing it first. The clean way to take them with you If those roses matter to you, you’ve got a couple solid options: Remove them before listing the property Or clearly exclude them in the listing and purchase agreement For example, your agent can note: “Rose bushes in front garden to be removed by seller prior to closing.” That way there are no surprises. Timing matters more than people think In a place like Lancaster and across Northern NH: Early spring or late fall is best for transplanting Avoid peak summer heat when possible Give yourself time to re-establish them at the new property If you wait too long into the transaction, you may run out of time to move them properly. There’s also a “middle ground” option If removing them feels like too much risk: Take cuttings and propagate new plants That way you preserve the genetics and memories without disrupting the sale A lot of sellers go this route when timing or contract terms get tight. One thing to be careful about If the landscaping is a big part of the home’s appeal, removing mature rose bushes can: Change curb appeal Impact buyer perception Potentially affect value So if you’re planning to remove them, it’s better to do it before photos and showings begin. Bottom line: You can absolutely take your rose bushes, you just need to handle it upfront and transparently. Do it before listing or clearly exclude them in writing, and you’ll avoid headaches later while still taking a meaningful piece of your home with you.

If the Roses are in the ground during the showing of the home, you cannot dig them up, but if they are in a pot above ground, you need to disclose that you are taking the plants.

For properties in Breckenridge, CO. The main factors are timing, size, and how carefully they’re dug up. Roses usually move best while dormant, which is typically early spring before new growth starts or fall after they’ve gone dormant. That reduces shock. Try to take as much of the root ball as possible, prune the top growth back some so the roots have less to support, and replant them quickly. Older, larger roses can be moved, but they are harder to transplant successfully. Own-root roses usually adapt better than grafted roses, though both can be moved. It can be smart to do both: transplant the whole bush and also take cuttings as backup. Best option: Moving them before photos and before showings, if at all possible. So buyers never see them as part of the property. Next-best option: if you want them to stay for a while, tell your agent before listing so the roses are clearly excluded in the MLS remarks, disclosures, and contract paperwork.

Yes you can! However, you’ll want to pull them before placing your home on the market. In the purchase agreement it does state landscaping items in the ground stay with the home. Removing them before you list is perfectly fine.

If you remove them and replace them or repair the damage before pictures, you sure can. You can also just exclude them in the Agent Comments, but it is better to remove anything that is not going with the property ahead of time