Watering whilst away
5 RepliesI dont have a sprinkler system as I never usually go very far and use a hose a couple of times a week. But I have two fuscias that will need water for a couple of days. What are those slow releasing granuals called that retain water ? when I asked locally they looked at me as if I was off the moon!
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meandyou-363006
1184246799
Are you thinking of Perlite, which holds moisture and does not decompose. |


queenvic
1184255173
my watering system while away is called the bloke next-door. We swap this service whenever needed. If not possible I read once about using a plastic bottle with a tiny hole in the lid stuck in the soil, have not tried it. I think I will give it ago while I am home just in case everyone is away at the same time. |

tracker-362997
1184582941
Good idea with the bottle trick. Give it a trial run though and you will see how long the water lasts and how well it does the job. |
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