Eco-friendly Grilling, Picnicking Ideas for Labor Day Holiday
Labor Day is traditionally celebrated with barbecues and picnics. This year, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Air North Texas division wants to remind everyone to make thoughtful choices when planning so that your gathering can be festive while being lighter on the planet.
Regional Composting Facility Offering Customer Appreciation Sale
Texas Pure, the regional composting/mulching facility that partners with the City of Richardson and four other area cities, is hosting its annual customer appreciation sale this month, taking place through Sept. 30.
Household Chemical Collection Center Available for Richardson Residents
Richardson residents needing to dispose of household hazardous waste can take items to the Home Chemical Collection Center, 11234 Plano Rd. in Dallas. Accepted materials include aerosol cans, vehicle fluids, batteries,...
Consider Keystone Species When Planning Your Landscaping
Consider Keystone Species When Planning Your Landscaping Keystone plants are native species that support the caterpillars and native bees that are necessary for a healthy ecosystem. The Dallas County...
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...