Earth day ideas
Give your houseplants a shower. Put them in the sink and water them from the top until water runs out the bottom of the pot. Let them drain thoroughly. Then start fertilizing (if you don’t do it over the winter).
Plant a tree or flowering shrub. If you do this every year, you’ll have a lovely yard, and a lot of nice reminders.
Plant your garden. Or at least plan it. What will you grow this year? If you don’t have a yard, try container gardening. Herbs are easy, and you can enjoy them in your meals, too.
Open your windows and let the fresh air in. Air out the house. If you live in a smoggy city, change or clean your air filters and ducts so you have clean air to breathe inside.
Hang your laundry on the line – at least for today. Let the sun do the work!
If it’s been dry in your area, water your trees and plants. Grass recovers fairly well, but trees need water.
Check out rainwater collection for your yard and trees. Depending on where you collect the water from, it may not be suitable for your edible plants (vegetables, herbs, fruits). But it’s great for watering the lawn.
Be aware of your runoff pattern. Where does the water run when it rains? Is your fertilizer is running to a storm drain that feeds into a lake or river? Investigate eco-friendly lawn care products, since many products create problems in lakes and rivers.
