Mosquito Spraying Continues; Remember the “4 Ds” of Protection
This week, Richardson had mosquitoes test positive for the West Nile virus for the fifth time this year. The City of Richardson conducts ground spraying in neighborhood zones with positive traps. Though no human cases of the disease have...
Hot, Dry and Windy Conditions Lead to High Risk of Fires
Hot weather and dry vegetation, coupled with wind, create ripe conditions for fast-spreading fires. This week, almost all of North Texas has been listed as “High,” “Very High” or “Extreme” on the Texas A&M Forest...
Ways to Help Your Garden Survive Summer in North Texas
With daily high temperatures in the triple digits and no end in sight, the Dallas County Master Gardeners have some tips on how to help your garden survive the heat. What To Do Water deeply and with intention - Deep watering encourages roots to reach cooler, more...
With School Back in Session, Make Sure Landscaping is Trimmed for Everyone’s Safety
Overgrown vegetation such as low hanging tree limbs or tall shrubs can significantly impede visibility and prevent drivers from seeing pedestrians and people on bicycles. With school starting this week, residents should assess their property and identify any...
Plant Fall Flowers, Prune Rose Bushes and other August Gardening Tasks
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its Garden Task List for August. In addition to installing warm season turf grasses, planting flowering perennials and...
Heatstroke in Hot Cars: Preventing It
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths in children younger than age 15. A child's body heats up three to five times faster than an adult's does. In...
Republic Services Recycling Center Tour July 23
The City of Richardson, in partnership with Republic Services, is offering exclusive opportunity for residents to participate in guided recycling tours at the Republic Services facility in Plano.
July Gardening To-Do List
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its Garden Task List for July.
Recycling Delayed in Some Neighborhoods in Richardson Panhandle
Recycling collection will not be completed today in some neighborhoods in the Richardson panhandle. Crews will complete as much as possible before sunset today, but they will not be able to complete collections along their entire routes. They will start again tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. to complete collections before the end of the day tomorrow.
July is Smart Irrigation Month
Although summer heat blankets the entire region, lawn care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Smart Irrigation Month in July is a reminder to explore best practices when watering your lawn.