With the summer holidays fast approaching, many gardeners will be planning how to care for their plants while they’re away
10:07, 24 Jun 2025Updated 11:46, 24 Jun 2025
The tip is ideal for gardeners going on holiday (Image: Getty)
A gardener has shared a ‘no-nonsense’ method he swears by to keep his plants watered while he’s away, and it could be perfect for anyone planning a summer holiday. Blogger @gardening.with.ish shared the helpful guide on his popular TikTok account.
Ish shares daily gardening tips with his 70,000 followers, revealing the tips and tricks he uses in his own garden. In a recent video, the enthusiast solved a problem that’s all too familiar for gardening fans. Ish said: “If you’re away this summer and you want to keep your garden watered, then my no-nonsense step-by-step plant care guide is for you.
“My gardening tips for beginner gardeners will show you how to keep your plants and grass hydrated in the summer heat, whilst you’re away on holiday!” In his video, Ish explained that you’ll need some equipment to help look after your garden while you’re out of town.
“Now, to get started, you’re going to need a couple of things. First of all, you’re going to need a water timer,” he said. “These come in so many different brands, but I’ve just got a little cheapy one from Screwfix for about 25 quid. And all you do is connect this to your tap, you set the time and when you want the water to come on and off and the duration too. And that’s it, that’s what it does. Easy as that.”
He continued: “Secondly, you need to find a sprinkler, and preferably one that covers the whole of your garden. I’ve got two options that I use here, which is my Gardena sprinkler spray, which is fantastic because it gives a light rain throw all throughout the garden and it works really, really well.
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“Then you’ve got the hose lock here, which is a little bit more extreme. This will shoot a staggered jet all the way around the garden, which covers a vast amount of area. With the timer now set and the sprinkler now in place, you can leave it be and go on holiday.”
Ish then shared a few further tips and tricks to help fellow gardening fans. “If you don’t want a hose line creating a nice yellow patch on your lawn whilst you’re away, take two canes and make a little criss cross, and you can rest the hose over the top. That way the light can get to it and it won’t kill your grass,” he advised.
The blogger also knew a trick for people with hanging baskets. “If the sprinkler doesn’t quite reach your hanging baskets, don’t worry. Just put them on the gravel or on a deck where they’re in range. It might not look very pretty right now, but you’re on holiday. You’re not gonna see it, so let it get watered.”
The method could help you stop worrying about your plants while you’re away
Finally, he shared advice for people with large gardens. “If your garden is too big for one sprinkler, don’t worry. You have two zones on the timer. And if you only want one zone, remember, each one of these sprinklers that I’ve suggested has a little cap here where you can extend the circuit and just add another sprinkler.”
Why is gardening good for your health?
Gardening provides numerous health advantages, benefiting both physical and mental wellness. It serves as a type of exercise that integrates aerobic movement, strength building, and flexibility, while also allowing for social engagement and connection with nature. Additionally, gardening can help alleviate stress, enhance mood, and even support cognitive health.