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|August 09, 2025
GOING AWAY? TAKE STEPS NOW SO YOUR PLOT WILL THRIVE
OFF on a UK break, foreign holiday or weekend escape this August? While you're switching off, your garden still needs a little forward thinking.
These easy tips will keep your plants healthy, hydrated and happy while you're away.
Bathroom retreat for houseplants
Before you leave, gather your houseplants into the bathroom. Line the bath with soaked towels, pop the plug in, and place the pots, out of their decorative pot covers, on top. Not in standing water, just resting on the damp fabric. This creates a humid microclimate, ideal for ferns, orchids, and other indoor plants that thrive in moist air.
The white surfaces reflect natural light, so plants will be content in your absence.
Pre-holiday tidy and feed
This story is from the August 09, 2025 edition of The Journal.
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