[redwitch]

I'm guessing you mean indoor plants. A lot depends how long you are gone. If two weeks or less, you can get the watering bulbs. You could always place the pots in your landscaping. Between rain, the landscaping sprays and the lawn sprinklers, your pots should get enough water on a regular basis. Another alternative is to take them to a neighbor or friend. The problem with hiring someone is that it can get expensive if more that one visit a week and you really guarantee that they can come on a strict schedule unless they live nearby.