re: Hauling new shrubs on a utility trailer, from nursery

Depends on what type of plants or trees. If they are large leaf tree and have already set leaves then expect a lot of loss and damage. If its a fern type plant or shrub maybe not as much. Tarps are an absolute pain in the butt to keep cinched tight in the wind on this type of load.

I rented an enclosed trailer locally for the day the last couple trips to forrest hill. Was less than $100 and well worth the money for less stress. Last time up i got 300 - 5 gal bamboo plants into a 16ft enclosed trailer and had plenty room to spare.