06/17/2026
Summer travel season can be stressful for gardeners. You spend months nurturing your plants, only to worry about what they'll look like when you get home.
The reality is that most vacation plant losses aren't caused by a lack of water alone. Heat stress, rapid evaporation, and plants putting energy into blooms instead of roots can all take their toll while you're away.
This week's advice from Brenda Beust Smith focuses on simple ways to help your garden weather your absence with less stress and fewer surprises. A little preparation before you leave can mean the difference between coming home to thriving plants or a landscape in recovery mode.
What's the longest you've ever left your garden unattended?
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