Burst Pipes Come with Warmer Temperatures; What to Do
With below-freezing temperatures expected to take a pause at the end of the weekend, pipes with frozen water inside that have expanded this past week might crack or burst when temperatures rise and the water gets flowing again.
January Brings Wildlife Sightings
It’s now mating season for both coyotes and bobcats, so area residents may see an increase in sightings of the animals over the next few months, as they are part of the natural habitat of North Texas.
Below-Freezing Temps Expected This Weekend; Prep Plants, Pipes
With low temperatures expected to drop into the single digits and teens for a few days beginning Saturday night, it’s smart to take some precautions to prevent problems with plumbing and landscapes
“Dig Into Composting” Free Online Class Next Saturday
In this free class, you’ll get the dirt on the most effective composting materials and methods so you can easily make compost at home.
Master Gardeners Release January Garden Task List
Amid the ups and downs of January weather in Texas, the Dallas County Master Gardener Association is reminding North Texans that there is still gardening that can be done.
Treecycle Your Christmas Tree through Feb. 2
Turn your Christmas tree into mulch and compost through the City’s Tree Cycling program.
Blue Bag Giveaway Schedule for January
Public Services staff will be at LA Fitness, 1451 E. Belt Line Rd., from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in January handing out free blue recycling bags and spreading the word about the benefits of recycling.
Tree Cycle Your Christmas Tree through Feb. 2
Turn your Christmas tree into mulch and compost through the City’s Tree Cycling program.
Recycle Large Boxes through Feb. 2
Keep large gift boxes out of the trash (and out of sight of would-be thieves) through the City’s Holiday Box Recycling program, through Feb. 2.
Poinsettia Care Advice: How to Keep Them Alive
Poinsettias don’t have to be a “one and done” kind of plant, thrown away or composted once the holiday season is over. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, with proper care they can last for years.