Don’t Be “Surprised” by Summer Storms
As evident by recent weather, rainstorms often develop very quickly. Weather alerts can prevent being caught unaware and give you a chance to take cover.
What to Do About “Storm Spots” on Grass
If you’re worried about the health of your lawn while waiting for curbside storm debris piles to be removed, here’s some advice on how to avoid large dead grass “storm spots”:
Drain Standing Water to Help Control Mosquitoes
With recent steady rainfall, the City is reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquitoes by following The Four D’s of Protection, including to DRAIN standing water.
Clean Air Action Day is Today; Commit to Helping Improve Air Quality
Air North Texas, a division of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, has designated today, June 7, as 2024 Clean Air Action Day, and is encouraging everyone to commit to doing at least one thing regularly to help improve air quality.
Be in the Know About Poison Hemlock
Though poison hemlock was once considered a weed to watch for if you lived in the southern half of Texas, North Texans now need to be more aware, as sightings in the Dallas area began more frequently last year.
Proper Tree Cutting Can Help Save Injured Trees
If you’re planning to get outside this weekend (between weather events) and assess/cut injured trees, consider the following, from the experts in Richardson’s Parks and Recreation department.
Spring Storms May Bring Injured Wildlife
The abundance of baby animals and birds that come with spring, along with spring storms, means a higher incidence of finding injured wildlife and birds in our backyards. DFW Wildlife Coalition, one of the area organizations that has partnered with the Richardson Animal Shelter in rescue efforts, has several guidelines on its website if you (or your dog) find a displaced or injured bird, mammal, or reptile and you need help assessing the situation.
Time to Try Composting
Annually, May 29 is National Learn About Composting Day, and if you haven’t tried composting yet, it’s a great time to get more information about it.
It’s Bobcat, Coyote Birthing Season; Sightings Increase
April-May is birthing season for coyotes and April-June for bobcats, so the increase in wildlife sightings around Richardson lately may be due to the fact that male coyotes and female bobcats are out and about more while on the hunt for food to feed their growing families.
Gardening Tasks for May
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc., a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its May Gardening Task List, featuring several to-dos (and one “don’t do”) that gardeners should be taking note of this month. Among the group’s recommendations: