10 ways to keep your garden beautiful if you?re going on holiday

Gardens and balconies are at their most bountiful ? and demanding ? in summer. Here?s how to ensure yours doesn?t wither in your absence, however long you?re awayPots, hanging baskets and growbags are the parts of your garden most likely to take a hit during a summer absence: small soil volumes dry out quickly and need watering daily in hot weather, otherwise you?ll come home to a crispy mess. If you have a friend or neighbour willing to pop over and water, this is ideal: make the deal more tempting by offering to reciprocate when they go away, and invite them to pick any flowers and edible crops that would otherwise go to waste. Continue reading...