Monarch Migration Has Begun; City’s Butterfly Gardens are Ready
Monarch butterflies have begun their annual southbound migration, heading from Canada and the northern/Midwest U.S. to their winter home in Mexico, and have already been reported in the Dallas area. Richardson is a great place to spot them, as the City has been a Mayors’ Monarch Pledge city since 2015 (a program of the National Wildlife Federation), recognizing that the butterfly is an important part of our ecosystem.
Free Online Soils and Bed Prep Class Next Saturday
This free class sponsored by Dallas Water Utilities (open to the public) will provide the foundation your garden and landscape needs for long-term success, simplifying terms like soil texture, structure and pH while providing tips on how to amend your site conditions for happy, healthy plants.
Texas Pure Holds Customer Appreciation Sale in September
Texas pure is offering a 25 percent off discount to show its appreciation to customers. The sale is held from Sept. 2-30. The discount applies to all pickup orders at either the Custer Road Facility, 9901 Custer Road in Plano, or the Regional Composting Facility, 3820...
Labor Day Recycling/Trash Schedule Changes
For the Labor Day holiday, City services and facilities will operate according to the following holiday schedule.
Labor Day DART Service – Sept. 1
On Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will operate on a weekend schedule.
Eco-friendly Grilling, Picnicking Ideas for Labor Day Holiday
Since outdoor BBQs and picnics are a Labor Day tradition in Texas for many, 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...
Free Sprinkler Check-ups Available to Richardson Residents
The City of Richardson and the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) are offering a pilot program that provides free residential sprinkler system evaluations. The service is part of conservation efforts to protect our future water supply through more efficient...
Pruning, Inspecting and other August Gardening Tasks
It’s never too hot to garden, even if you have to do it in the evening! The Dallas County Master Gardener Association (DCMGA), sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, recommends several August Garden Tasks to do this month in order to keep your landscape...
Plan Back-to-School Drop-offs, Pickups Wisely for Cleaner Air
The North Central Texas Council of Government’s (NCTCOG) Air North Texas division is reminding parents and caregivers to think about the poor air quality that can come with high heat, especially ozone pollution, and to plan ahead when thinking about school pick-ups and drop-offs.
“Sprinkler Systems 201” Free Online Class Tomorrow
In this virtual “Texas Smartscape®” event sponsored by Dallas Water Utilities, learn how to determine your sprinkler system’s optimal run-time by conducting a simple catch can test, and how to operate your controller to cycle and soak to better and more accurately apply water to your home landscape.