Water Conservation Tips Offered for Pool Owners
Pool owners are reminded that there are several tips on the City’s Environmental Partnership Initiative web page for conserving pool water, helping to lessen “water bill surprise.”
Pool owners are reminded that there are several tips on the City’s Environmental Partnership Initiative web page for conserving pool water, helping to lessen “water bill surprise.”
If you’ve ever noticed insects, dead or alive, in or near your home and want to know what they are, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension service offers a web page called “Insects in the City,” with links to resources that provide help with identification.
The City’s contracted debris hauler and collection monitoring company completed collection of all remaining storm-related vegetative debris piles this weekend. Effective immediately, all normal Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) operations will resume, including the collection of brown compostable yard bags.
Hear a presentation by Texas Parks & Wildlife Urban Biologist Sam Kieschnick and observe a kaleidoscope of moths after dark.
July is Smart Irrigation Month nationally, and though the reservoirs that provide water to the member cities in the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), including Richardson, are at or near capacity thanks to our spring and early summer rainfall, residents are still urged to use smart irrigation practices, watering their lawns only when needed.
Learn about the many native and adapted plants that not only survive but thrive in shadier spots, along with tips and tricks to create beautiful shade gardens that beat the Texas heat.
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its Garden Task List for July.
While the thrill of hitting the open road is undeniable, it’s important to consider the impact our travels have on air quality.
If you’ve never tried composting, now might be a good time to start if you still have lots of dead leaves leftover after the spring storms.
With 100-degree days expected to stay for a while, Animal Shelter staff and experts from Texas A&M AgriLife encourage Texans to incorporate precautions to protect pets from heat stress and help properly regulate their body temperature.