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Sustainability Tip of the Day: Garden With Care

In honor of the University of Michigan-Dearborn's Sustainability Week, we're bringing you one tip per day on what you can do to help.

Posted Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 12:31 am ET|Updated Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 12:33 am ET

The is hosting their annual Sustainability Week Oct. 17-20. This year's focus is water.

Here's one idea for what you can do to help:

The Environmental Protection Agency offers simple advice for keeping your home's lawn and garden beautiful while avoiding wasteful water use.

Water your lawn or garden during the cool morning hours, as opposed to midday, to reduce evaporation.
Set sprinklers to water lawns and gardens only. Check that you’re not watering the street or sidewalk.
Try not to overwater your landscaping. Learn plants’ water needs and water different types appropriately.
Don’t overfertilize your lawn. You will increase the need for water.
Research which species of plants are native to your region. They will require less water to thrive.

Learn more at one of UM-Dearborn's many Sustainability Week events. .

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