A week ago I came across a small and cool automatic watering system called Plant Care. Due to their contained growing environment, potted plants need frequent watering to survive. Of course, watering plants while on vacation might leave you with some surprises when you come back. Watering Plants while on vacation? Outdoor container watering kit* – The easiest way to start an outdoor plant watering system is to buy a kit.It comes with the connector, some small hose, some splitters and the ends that drip the water (water emitters), as well as some stakes. Remember that any Discussion in 'First Time Marijuana Growers' started by kgh0st, Mar 8, 2009. kgh0st Registered User. Watering Plants While on Vacation and Other Houseplant Survival Tips How To's, Travel & Moving 10 Ways To Keep Plants Watered On Vacation. While you’re planning your adventures, don’t forget to make arrangements for watering outdoor plants because Mother Nature is fickle, and you can’t always count on the rain to fall.. Vacationers can set up a self-watering system to keep their thirsty plants lush and happy. What’s the first thing to do when you get back from vacation? 99 Materials. Check on the plants of course! https://smartgardenguide.com/water-indoor-plants-on-vacation Otherwise, hire a garden sitter, who will take care of the plants, while you are away. We often go on short vacations to a cottage (a very Canadian pastime) as a retreat from the city to enjoy fresh air and starry nights. 99 It'll work for outdoor container gardens, and you could also set one up to water your houseplants while you're away. With over-watering or a heavy ... 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In the run up to your trip, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the packing and planning and forget about what you’ll be leaving behind. A self-watering system can be made quickly using plastic water bottles found around your house. Plant Nanny Stakes for turning wine bottles into a vacation watering system for your plants. Find out if any of your friends or neighbors are ready to help you out. No one wants to return from a vacation and find wilted, drying houseplants, but keeping plants watered while you are away can be difficult. Besides hiring someone to visit your home to water the plants, several management strategies can help you keep your indoor plants hydrated while you're gone. Care for indoor plants while travelling doesn’t have to be dependent on your closest neighbor. 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