“WaterMyYard” Now Offered as an App
“WaterMyYard,” a free, customized program that sends alerts each week on when and how much to water your lawn and landscaping, is now available as an app.
Shade Gardening Class Online July 16
Learn about the many native and adapted plants that not only survive but thrive in shadier spots during “Made for the Shade: Shade Gardening,” a free online class being offered July 16 by Texas AgriLife Extension’s Water University.
Help Clean Up Parks, Waterways through CCECP
Looking for a socially distanced, outdoor group activity for your family or friends?
2020 “Texas Superstar” Plant Guide Now Available
The “Texas Superstar” plant guide, a free, go-to guide for gardeners, landscapers and retailers featuring the best plants for Texas, has been updated and is now available online here as well as in printed form.
Eco-friendly Picnic Tips
If you’re getting outside on the Fourth of July for a picnic, we have some tips to keep it eco-friendly.
Interact with Texas Park Rangers through TPWD’s Virtual Summertime Fun
Join Texas Parks & Wildlife for a fun-filled virtual program and dive into aquatic ecology and the animals that call a pond ecosystem their home.
Free “Family Friendly Gardening” Class on Zoom June 27
Texas A&M AgriLife Dallas’ Water University division is presenting “Family Friendly Gardening” live on Zoom Saturday, June 27 from 9-11 a.m.
Reminder: Picking Up Pet Waste Helps Waterways
With more people outside walking pets as they stay home more during the coronavirus pandemic, the City would like to remind pet owners that a Richardson ordinance prohibits leaving pet waste on public or private property (not owned by the pet owner).
“Pots in Small Spots:” Free Online Container Gardening Class June 23
Texas A&M AgriLife Dallas’ Water University division is presenting “Pots in Small Spots,” live on Facebook Tuesday, June 23 from 5-6 p.m.
City Mulches Grass Clippings; Encourages Residents to do Same
Ever wonder what an eco-friendly lawn looks like? Just check out any Richardson park or median—the City practices “mulch mowing,” or mowing and not bagging grass clippings and leaves.