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To make sure your plants are still perky when you return, water them on your last day of work, then place several strips of wet newspaper or a damp dish towel over the soil. The soaked paper or cloth will deliver a constant supply of water while you're away. Or try a DriWater Gel Pac, $7 (including shipping),driwater.com, a water and plant-food gel solution that maintains moisture five inches below the soil surface for up to 30 days!