Plant Texas natives that provide food and habitat for birds, bees, and butterflies. Butterfly weed, lantana, and tropical sage are good...

Make it a meadow. If you’re planning on a garden next season, smother that part of your lawn with cardboard and mulch now. Read more...

Is there a place in your yard where you mow but don’t go? Instead of mowing, let nature thrive or do an intentional planting in that area.

Grow a freedom lawn. Stop using pesticides or fertilizers on your lawn and see what grows. What comes up will likely be more suited to...

Try to think differently about the insects in your yard, such as aphids on your flowers or fruit flies in your compost heap. It’s best to...

Our war against bacteria is having disastrous consequences for our health and the health of the environment. Instead of hand santizers...

Replace plastic containers with reusable glass, ceramic or metal storage containers.

Community Swap: Organize a community swap program (i.e., designate a place where people can leave unwanted items for others to use).

Borrow From Friends: If you only need something temporarily, ask if a friend or neighbor would loan it to you.

Observe an Eco-Sabbath: For one day, afternoon or hour a week, don't buy anything, don't use machines, don't switch on anything electric,...

Make your own cleaning products. For example, Anti-bacterial cleaner: 1/4 cup of white vinegar, 1 tbsp of baking soda, 1 liter of hot...

Upgrading your curtains and blinds is definitely a great way to maintain the temperature and make your home more...

Plant your favorite herbs. You can plant them in small pots and keep them on a window sill or in a sunny area. You'll have fresh herbs...

Re-purpose old towels and t-shirts and cut them into small cleaning cloths.

Collect rainwater. Even though we don't get that much rain, your indoor plants will love it.

Unplug unused chargers and appliances to save a bit of electricity.

Turn off the lights when you leave a room. This is a very simple idea but bears repeating because sometimes we forget. Use sunlight as...

Plastic prescription bottles aren't recyclable. Instead re-purpose them for storing small objects like nails, screws, thumbtacks,...

Make your own mouthwash using baking soda or lemon or apple cider vinegar and warm water. You can find recipes online. You'll have a...

Re-purpose glass jars as leftover containers and bulk storage. Use for products in the kitchen, garage, closets, etc.