Plant watering in Crediton

### Don't Come Home to Plant Carnage

You're planning a **two-week holiday** and you're excited - except for one problem. What about your plants? Two weeks without water in summer and those house plants you've nurtured for years will be crispy brown sticks.

You could ask neighbours, but you hate imposing. Self-watering gadgets are hit-and-miss. So you either don't go, or you cross your fingers and hope for the best.

> 💡 **Pro tip:** Plants you've spent years growing can die in less than a week during hot weather. A watering service costs less than replacing mature plants from the garden centre.

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### Why Plants Die When You're Away

What happens without regular watering:

| ✅ Regular Watering Service | ❌ Left to Chance | |----------------------------|------------------| | Plants watered on schedule | Dried out completely or drowned | | Thriving when you return | Dead or dying, recovery uncertain | | Outdoor pots looking good | Hanging baskets beyond saving | | Veg patch still producing | Tomatoes shrivelled, crops lost | | Peace of mind on holiday | Worrying about plants the whole time |

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### What I'll Water

**🌱 Common Plant Care**

| Plant Location | Watering Needs | Typical Schedule | |----------------|----------------|------------------| | **House plants (average)** | Check soil moisture, water when top inch dry | Every 3-5 days | | **House plants (tropical)** | Keep evenly moist, high humidity lovers | Every 2-3 days | | **House plants (succulents)** | Water sparingly, let dry between watering | Weekly | | **Outdoor pots (summer)** | Dry out quickly, especially terracotta | Daily in hot weather | | **Hanging baskets** | Dry out fastest of all | Daily, sometimes twice | | **Vegetable patch** | Consistent moisture for good crops | Every 2-3 days | | **Greenhouse plants** | Hot environment, dry out fast | Daily in summer |

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### The Service

**🔧 What Happens Each Visit**

| Task | Details | |------|---------| | **Check all plants** | Assess moisture levels, plant health | | **Water as needed** | Each plant gets appropriate amount | | **Remove dead leaves** | Tidy up, remove anything dying | | **Open/close blinds** (optional) | Prevent burning or darkness | | **Send photos** | Update you that everything's fine |

**📦 You Get** - Plants kept alive and healthy - Regular schedule while you're away - Photo updates for peace of mind - General plant tidying included - House check as bonus security

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### Pricing

| Visit Frequency | Per Visit | Typical 2-Week Holiday Cost | |-----------------|-----------|----------------------------| | Once or twice total (hardy plants) | £60 | **£60-£120** | | Every 3-4 days (most house plants) | £60 | **£180** (3 visits) | | Daily or every 2 days (summer pots) | £60 | **£420-£840** |

*Based on £60 per visit for up to 30 mins work. Most homes with average plant collections need visiting every 3-5 days.*

**💡 Cost-saving tip:** Group plants together before you leave so watering is efficient. Put all house plants in the bathroom or kitchen (easier to water, naturally humid).

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### Perfect For...

✅ **Summer holidays** - outdoor pots dry out fast in heat

✅ **House plant enthusiasts** - you've invested time growing them

✅ **Vegetable growers** - crops need consistent watering

✅ **Long business trips** - away for weeks, plants need care

✅ **Elderly relatives** - you manage their house while they're away

✅ **House sales** - keeping property looking good during marketing