Plant care for the holidays
IULY is the start of the UK’s peak holiday season, but whatever time of year you choose to take a break, you still need to make sure your plants are catered for in your absence. You may be fortunate enough to have a family member or neighbour who is happy to do the watering for you. If not, forward-planning is key to keeping your plants alive, productive and colourful while you are away. Houseplants are easy to sort for your average week or fortnight-long holiday. Feed and water them before you go, and leave seedlings and young plants in a cool room where they are less likely to dry out. In our house the bathroom is the best place, so I tend to cluster them there, even standing plants in the bath with…