outdoors
P LA N T IN G S
! 1
2
tall grass
Not only does this
combination tolerate
full sun, it actually
needs it to
look its best.
1
. ‘SAVANNAH’
RUBY GRASS
Graceful seed heads
sway lazily in summer
breezes. An annual in
most climates, it’s
perennnial in
Zones
9
-
11
.
2
. IVY-LEAF
GERANIUM
Cascading stems are
tipped with soft pink
blossoms.
W O R R Y -F R E E
V A C A T IO N S
In containers, even
heat-loving plants may
require daily watering
if sited in full sun.
For worry-free
2
- or
3
-day weekends, here's
how to keep your
plants happy.
CREATE A RESERVOIR
Place pots in clay
saucers, and fill with
water just before
you leave.
FIND SOME SHADE
Move pots to a shady
spot on the north
side of your house or
under a roof or deck.
BUY A BABYSITTER
For longer absences,
battery-powered
containe r-wate ring
systems are available.
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