Just like your fur babies, your houseplants deserve a holiday of their own.

For most of us, the excitement of a vacation starts the minute you carry your bags out the door.

But have you thought about what you are leaving behind.

(Hopefully!) You have made arrangements for your pets. Whether it’s getting a pet sitting service for your fish, or safely and snuggly kennelling your furry friends – chances are you’ve put a lot of thought into their holiday care.

What about your plant babies?!

Those dedicated green companions that LITERALLY breathe life into your house all year long!

Many people stick to (over) watering them properly and then hoping for the best as they depart on holiday.

That’s just not good enough!

How do you keep your houseplants alive while you live your best life on vacation?

Luckily most plants can survive with a good watering for a couple of days, even a week – so for short mini-breaks or a long weekend get-away, simply water your plants well, give them a wave and off you go.

For longer holidays, a bit more care is needed.

There are many DIY solutions that can help you keep your greenery green. From water reservoirs to slow-release plant food sticks and pellets and automatic UV grow lights.

• Self-watering pots
• Plant food options
• UV plant lights

If, however you feel your plants need more of a personal touch, consider employing the services of a house and plant sitting service. These services can be perfect for peace of mind on longer holidays. Most house-sitting services provide not only security checks and pet care, but will, inherently also mean dedicated care for your plants.

Some of the most trusted local house sitting services include:

Mind My House

HomeSit

Trusted House Sitters

Make your booking now, and arrange that this December, your R&R time will be just that – rest and relaxation. Full peace of mind that when you get back home, your plant babies will be as invigorated and ready for the new year as you are after weeks on the beach.