How do you keep perennials and planters watered while gone for a week?
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Use clear soda bottles,put pin holes in the bottom and place deep enough in the plater so the water drips in to the roots
Prepare two-liter plastic bottles by making holes in their caps. Hold a small nail so that its tip is at the center of a bottle cap. Fill each bottle with water. Screw on either its punctured cap or one of the irrigation spikes. Water the soil thoroughly before inserting the bottles.
Think about installing a sprinkler or drip system. I also hire someone to come in and take care of things in my absence.
Fill 1 or 2 liter soda bottles with water; turn upside down with the spout in the soil. As the soil dries the water should seep into it to keep it moist.
I put all of my plants into the bath tub with an inch or two of water and left them like that for almost 3 weeks.Came home and they were all fine!
Put down soaker hoses in the gardens and get a neighborhood kid that is reliable to turn them on for a specified amount of time and show them how and when to water the planters. Be fair with the price and make sure the parents know about the deal and write down the instructions for them so they can make sure it is getting done and done correctly.
There are wicking systems you could set up. There are several ideas but might be easier to understand if you searched and could see for yourself.
Soaker hoses on timers for outdoor faucets. Their cheaper than hiring someone and you get to keep the product. Timers are great for hot summer months. You can set them for early morning so you can sleep in.