“Fix a Leak Week” Begins Today: Water Dept. Offers Free Leak Detection Kits
The EPA’s annual Fix a Leak Week, a WaterSense program, has been taking place this week and is a time when residents are encouraged to check for water leaks and drips inside the home.
NTMWD Sponsors “Pledge to Plant Smart” Photo Contest
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is celebrating the start of planting season and the beauty of Texas native and adapted plants by hosting the 2nd annual “Pledge to Plant Smart” Photo Contest, through March 27.
City’s Blue Bag Letters To Arrive In Mailboxes This Week
The City of Richardson’s annual Blue Bag Letters were printed and stuffed into envelopes this morning, and the letters will be delivered to the post office this afternoon and should be arriving in mailboxes sometime this week.
Spring Means Volunteer Trash Cleanups are Back
More than 30 volunteers from the Texas Conservation Alliance recently cleaned up trash near Duck Creek, filling 20 bags, even in the rain!
Time for a Sprinkler Check-up
Park and Recreation Department crews will soon be out to de-winterize the City ‘s sprinkler systems, and homeowners should consider doing the same with their own systems.
Annual Water System Chlorine Maintenance Begins March 1
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), Richardson’s water supplier, will conduct its annual chlorine maintenance on its water transmission system and member cities’ distribution systems March 1-29.
Plan Ahead to Prevent Weeds
If you’re planning to apply pre-emergent products on your lawn to prevent annual summer weeds, late February-early March is normally the best time to do so.
Best Pruning Tools, Tips and Tricks: Free Online Information
With mild daytime temperatures expected this weekend, it’s the perfect time to get outside and do some pruning.
Learn About Landscaping with Biodiversity Feb. 19
North Texas Master Naturalists Sean and Chrissy Cortez-Mathis will share their story of transitioning their Richardson property from a lawn into pathways and plants, and how this shift brought sustainability and biodiversity to their property and the surrounding neighborhood.
Recycling Blue Bag Voucher Giveaway Continues at Fire Station 6
Public Services staff will be at Fire Station 6, 3591 Park Vista Rd. on select afternoons in February to spread the word about the benefits of recycling.