As you probably know, Earth Day will be celebrating its 40th anniversary this coming April 22. To celebrate the event, organizers from all over the country are launching activities in order to gather participants and raise awareness about the environmental issues that we are facing today. Some of these activities include sports events, songwriting competitions and tree planting.

Even if you have not signed up for any of these events, you can still do your part for Mother Nature. On Earth Day, why not gather some of your family, friends and neighbors and start planting some wildflower seeds? All of you can plant on a single site, such as a community garden. Or you can gather your loved ones and show them how to plant the seeds in their own gardens. Planting wildflowers not only allows you to do something for nature but also beautifies your home and community.

Before you can plant the seeds in any area, you might need to do some site preparation first. You can do this by cleaning off the weeds from the site and keeping the soil moist everyday for about two weeks. When it’s time to plant the seeds, you can use a drill-seeder which can be bought in any gardening store. If you don’t have any access to this tool then you can simply use an ordinary rake.

One of the best things about wildflowers is that they can flourish in almost any size of land. Whether you have a small garden or several acres of land, wildflowers can be a good idea for you.

Once you’ve planted your seeds, you might notice birds trying to eat the ones you’ve planted. If you can come up with a way to shoo these birds off, do it. However, don’t stress if you see a bird or two hovering about. Chances are a few birds won’t eat enough of the seeds to keep them from growing.