Many of us know that we depend on bees for making honey and beeswax, but did you know that bees are also responsible for pollinating one-third of our food? Unfortunately, Texas’ bee population has been declining in recent years. Luckily, there are actions every Texan can take to help ensure the resiliency of native bee populations.
Composting is a way to recycle organic waste generated at home and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that food waste makes up about 28% of what we throw away. You can divert some food waste by composting it instead. Compost can be used to fertilize your plants, prevent soil erosion, conserve water, and build healthier soil.
School gardens offer students multiple advantages while also introducing them to deeper environmental ideas and concerns. Gardening develops new skills including responsibility, understanding, and self-confidence. Studies show that children who garden have better science and math skills, and even score higher on standardized tests.
The school garden offers a place to enrich teaching efforts, project-based learning opportunities, and exciting hands-on experiences that make learning come alive!
Looking to make your home more energy efficient? Planting native trees is a great solution.
Native plant gardens—gardens created with wildlife indigenous to a specific region—are a great way to be more environmentally friendly. These gardens beautify the landscape while using less water and fewer pesticides. You can rebuild local ecosystems and habitats right in your yard! Here’s a guide on how to create a native plant garden of your own.
Five easy ways to help pollinators in Texas.
Birds are an integral part of our ecosystem and building bird feeders in the spring is a wonderful way to get ready for them. Bird feeders not only provide food for these amazing animals, they can also offer a fantastic opportunity for some birdwatching from your backyard. Here are a few ways to make some eco-friendly bird feeders at home.
Knowing the chemical makeup of your soil will help you find the right fertilizer and the right amount to use. Taking care of your lawn is a responsible way to Take Care of Texas.
We should work on our lawns year-round—even during the colder months. Some preparation now will bear fruit (literally and figuratively) when the weather gets warm again.
The winter season is not usually the time of the year people think of when deciding to plant vegetables. However, for some hardy vegetables, this is the perfect time to get them in the ground and ready for an early spring harvest. Here are some tips and tricks that will make planting these vegetables easier every winter.
