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Prepare Your Garden Before The Holiday
Many
of us go on holiday when the garden is at it's best and the chances of
hot, dry weather are at their highest. Don't despair, with a few simple
preparations, you can avoid returning to a dried up shriveled garden!
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A few days before the holiday, try and arrange for a neighbour or
friend to visit during your holiday and water any particularly valuable plants. Make sure that
they know where to find the hose and leave it attached for them. |
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During the week before the holiday, concentrate on dead-heading
flowers. On the final day before the holiday, dead-head any
flowers which look unlikely to last the week. |
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The
day before the holiday, water everything thoroughly. This may
take some time because everything should be soaked through. Feed
any potted plants with a dilute feed. |
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Check
all plant supports and replace or mend any that look unsound. |
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As
near to the holiday as possible, mow the lawn. |
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Move
all potted plants and containers to a cool, shaded area of the
garden |
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Enjoy
your holidays and forget about the garden - you can't do
anything more until you return! |
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