Plants absorb noise. If you want to reduce those nerve-shattering sounds around you, add more plants to your landscape. January is an excellent month to do some planting. The weather is nice and working outdoors is good for your health. Check with your local garden center or nursery on hardy plants for use in the home landscape.
Nasturtiums are wonderful winter annuals whose flowers add color to the landscape.
These same flowers are edible along with the leaves. They add zest and color to a salad. There is still time to grow more plants. Soak the seeds in water overnight for more rapid germination. Check soil moisture before watering to see if plants need irrigation.