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Summer house plant GUIDE

Having fun with plants doesn’t have to be kept to the garden or local allotment. Embracing house plants can provide a wealth of indoor green-fingered adventures throughout the summer season and beyond. From taking 15 minutes to repot your favourite member of the clan, to eagerly waiting for your first orchid flower of the year, there’s always something to keep you on your toes when cultivating your very own gaggle of house plants.

But what happens when you lock the door to go on holiday for a well-earned break? Is it almost certain that your green pals will succumb to dehydration and drought and ultimately perish?

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