How To Maintain Your Garden When Away From Home?

To keep your plants watered while you’re on vacation, follow these simple steps:

1. Give plants a thorough water.
2. Soak the plants before leaving.
3. Set timers on garden sprinklers.
4. Install soaker hoses.
5. Test the hoses beforehand.
6. Try the rain-barrel trick.
7. Rearrange the potted plants.
8. Consider shade cloth.
9. Give your garden a good soaking with the hose for about 20 minutes each evening for 2-3 days before you leave. If you have an in-ground garden or raised beds, attach a soaker hose to a rain barrel and snake the tubing through your garden.
10. Consider an irrigation system.
11. Watering timingers are perfect for extended trips.
12. Add mulch to keep soil moist.
13. Cover with garden covers.
14. Install a drip irrigation system.
15. Set timers on hose sprinklers.
16. Invest in self-watering devices such as stakes or bulbs that slowly release water into the soil over time.
17. Submerge the stakes in a bowl of water for about 15 minutes and let them absorb the water.
18. Fill a resealable plastic bag full of water with a wick in it to pull the water out at a steady rate.

These steps will help ensure your indoor and outdoor plants stay happy and healthy while you relax elsewhere. Remember to clean your garden, thoroughly water and mulch plants before you leave, install a drip irrigation system, set timers on hose sprinklers, and invest in self-watering devices like stakes or bulbs. By following these simple steps, you can ensure your plants stay happy and healthy while you’re away on vacation.