This is the time of year when we can reap the rewards of our hard work. Gardening has so many benefits for your mental and physical health, and having a good harvest can save you some serious money on food.

Agrivoltaics describes situations where solar panels are combined with plants — or even animals — to create more eco-friendly farms. The benefits go both ways, as the panels can generate free energy while also shading the crops or livestock from the sun during peak hours.

Laws against purchasing or growing certain plants — often, because they’re invasive species that are harmful to the local environment — exist in many states and counties in the U.S.

Xeriscaped yards prioritize plants and landscaping techniques that require little to no additional water, which could include adding natural plants or replacing some grass areas with less thirsty options, like mulch or rocks.

Not only are large parts of ancient history still being uncovered, but we’re also continuing to learn that some methods used by millennia-old civilizations — such as for gardening, building, and more — still have major applications today.