Pruning Shrubs and Trees
Late Fall and early Spring is a great time for homeowners to consider pruning shrubs and trees.
Master Gardeners Offer Free Gardening Advice via Phone, Internet
Starting a garden or do-it-yourself landscaping project? The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Center, offers free, live telephone advice Monday-Friday
Start New Driving Habits on World Ozone Day Sept. 16
World Ozone Day is Sept. 16, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994 to raise public awareness of the depletion of the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere and encourage solutions to preserve it.
More Dates Added for Blue Bag Giveaways
The Public Services Department has added additional dates and locations for blue recycling bag giveaways this month. Remaining giveaways scheduled for September.
Blue Bag Giveaways this Month
Staff from the City’s Public Services Department will hand out free blue bags each this month to promote the City’s recycling program
NCTCOG to Open Online Public Input Re: Transportation, Air Quality Sept. 9
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) will gather online public input beginning Sept. 9
Time to Make a Rain Barrel
With rain back in the forecast comes the opportunity to collect rain via a rain barrel, a great way to conserve water, capture water for use in outdoor irrigation and foundation watering and lower water bills.
CDC, Health Department Offer Advice for Safe Tailgating
With football season upon us, so is the season of tailgating, and Texans especially need to be mindful of a few safety precautions when grilling and spending time outdoors
Webworms active in trees this time of year
The webworm or Hyphantria cunea are the larval form of a small white moth commonly seen in the summer months which spin unattractive nests in the crotches of tree branches.
Community Gardens Partnership Program
The Community Gardens Partnership Program provides many environmental benefits and improve the quality of life for residents in Richardson.