Dig it! Holiday Planning for plants
Dig It!
Monday, 29 June 2026 - 4 minutes
Heading away for the holidays but worried about your plants?
In this episode of Dig It, Hester Macdonald shares practical ways to keep your garden thriving while you’re enjoying a well-earned break.
Discover simple and affordable watering solutions, from DIY plastic bottle systems to traditional clay ollas, and learn how drip irrigation and mulching can dramatically reduce water loss during hot weather.
Hester explains how to test and fine-tune these methods before you leave, making life easier for both your plants and anyone looking after them.
As Dig It takes its summer break until September, this episode offers plenty of ideas to help your garden survive the heat and welcome you home looking its best.
