Not-So-Micro Step: Throw Out your Power Mower (well, recycle it!)
... and get a hand mower instead. You'll benefit by saving gas, reducing emissions, and getting exercise to boot!
Micro Step: Water Responsibly
Water your garden and lawn early in the cool morning for best use of the water and least evaporation. You could waste nearly 65% of your water through evaporation by watering during the hottest part of the day. Know your soil - sandy soils dry out faster than clay soils.
