Going AWAY

TOP TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR HOUSE PLANTS HEALTHY AND HAPPY WHILE YOU’RE ON HOLIDAY

WATER WELL

If you’re away for a week or less, giving your plants a good soil-soak before leaving should be sufficient. While you shouldn’t regularly overwater plants, this is an exception to the rule. Let any excess water drain so your potted plant isn’t sitting in a saucer of water, which can lead to root rot.

CREATE A LIVING ENVIRONMENT

Water your plant thoroughly, then cover with a clear plastic bag to just below the lip of the planter. This creates a makeshift greenhouse and keeps the moisture inside. Make sure to cut a couple of holes in the plastic to allow for ample air circulation – plants need to breathe, too! Use chopsticks or kebab skewers to hold the bag up and away from the foliage.