How Do You Handle Indoor Plant Watering While On Vacation?
Sometimes we take the chore of indoor plant watering for granted until we’re going to be away for an extended time – either from home or from the office. But indoor plant care during vacations can be quite simple. There are certainly indoor plant watering systems for sale that may work quite nicely, but this eHow article shows how to keep houseplants moist and healthy while you’re away, using items you may already have around the house. Cover plants with plastic bags while away. Use shower caps or recycled plastic produce bags for smaller plants, clean garbage bags for larger ones. The water that the houseplants absorb through their roots is eventually released through the leaves into the air. The bags help hold moisture close and return it to the plant. After your final indoor plant watering session before leaving, put on the bags. This may be all some of your plants need if you’ll only be away for a few days. Make a plastic bottle indoor plant watering system. Drill or hammer a few h
