Early Morning Bird Walk Saturday
Learn more on the Early Morning Bird Walk this weekend.
Time to Plant Ground Covers and other August Gardening To-Dos
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has published its August Garden Tasks List. The monthly lists help gardeners and those new to gardening stay on track for “what to do when.”
Recycling Blue Bag Giveaways Scheduled for August
Public Services staff will be at Bike Mart, 1451 W. Campbell Rd., each week this month on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, handing out free blue recycling bags and spreading the word about the benefits of recycling.
Free Upcoming Online Classes Focus on Trees, Native Plants
Tough Plants for Texas Online Cost: Free (Must register; information here) Aug. 5-12 On demand 24/7 beginning 8 a.m. Aug. 5 and ending at 8 p.m. Aug. 12 Cacti aren’t the only native plants that thrive in our harsh local climate and soils....
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.”
What’s the Bug? Extension Service Helps with Identification
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.
NTMWD Lake Levels Remain High; Conservation Still Advised
Thanks to both spring and summer rains, the reservoirs that provide water to cities in the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), including Richardson, remain at or near capacity.
Gardening in the Texas Heat: Master Gardeners Offer Help Desk, Checklists
If you’re worried about your outdoor plants surviving triple-digit temperatures, The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Center, offers free advice via its website and through e-mail. The website features advice on plant care and a monthly “gardening tasks” segment.
Free Online Gardening Seminars July 22 , 26
The public is invited to take advantage of two upcoming, free online “Texas SmartScape” seminars hosted by cities in the North Texas Municipal Water District:
Learn Rainwater Harvesting and Turf Management July 21
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program hosts this residential rainwater harvesting and turf management training in collaboration with the Bois d’Arc Lake Watershed Partnership.