Going on Holiday

The easiest way to ensure your plants are well watered whilst you are on holiday is to install and automatic irrigation system which can be used for containers, greenhouse plants as well as beds and borders. However, if you do not have an outside tap or do not wish to use such as system there are a few handy tips you can use to protect your plants whilst you’re away.

• Water all pots, containers, beds and borders well before you go
• Move containers out of the sun to a shadier, more sheltered location in the garden. This will protect them from the sun and reduce the rate at which they use water
• Plunge pots into gaps in border soil. This will keep plants cooler. As compost dries it will begin to take up moisture from the soil
• Move houseplants out of direct sunlight and water well
• Place an old soaked towel in the bottom of the bath or sink and stand pots on top. Moisture from the towel will be absorbed as needed
• Use greenhouse shading to protect plants in the greenhouse. Where appropriate stand plants in shallow trays of water