2009-07-10 / Columnists  The Diary Of A Green Thumb  How To Care
For Your Lawn While On Vacation Commentary by Danielle,
Danielle's Rockaway Florist  It's finally here!! After spending
everyday in the office dreaming about the one week we get to
escape, it's time for us to go away on vacation! We have the dog
sitter, someone to take in the mail… but wait. What about our
garden and house plants?? It's tough leaving when everything is
in full bloom because a lot can happen in just one week.  It is
best, of course, to have a friend or neighbor come by the house
to check on your plants and give them the occasional
watering—but when you take a long trip, or have a big yard full
of flowers and grass that needs to be maintained daily—it is a
lot to ask.  Check the weather forecast before you leave. If it
is going to be cool and rain throughout the week, you really
don't need to worry much. A family member or neighbor may not
mind stopping by once or twice between rainshowers. If it is
going to be real warm and dry,