It’s Fall! Time for cool mornings and pumpkin spice everything. And, while nothing says fall like fallen leaves, sometimes they can feel like a bombardment. If you’re thinking there’s got to be a better way to deal with those leaves than hauling bag after bag to the curb, you’re right. Here are three things to […]
Do you see the occasional wren or cardinal in your back yard?
What about hummingbirds, bluebirds or woodpeckers?
Making your yard inviting to birds is simple!
Keep reading for 5 steps that will bring more birds to your yard this fall.
The EPA reports that 10% of households have a leak!
If you’re not aware of your regular household water use, then you might not even realize that you are wasting water.
Keep reading to find out how to check for leaks and common water wasters around your home.
The dreaded brown lawn. Well, we haven’t seen rain in weeks and temps are in the triple digits.
The lawn must need more water, right?
Don’t grab the hose just yet. Lawns don’t need as much water as you might think.
Find out what simple steps will create a beautiful and healthy lawn in the latest article from the Environmental Services Department.
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Texas Red Yucca checks a lot of boxes. Find out why you should consider adding it to your landscape in the latest article by Environmental Services.
Butterflies and bumblee bees are beautiful. Of course they are!
But, what about the often overlooked pollinators? The ones we may be mistaking for garden pests, when they are actually just as valuable as bees and butterflies.
Get familiar with these less known pollinators in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services.
According to the USDA, between 30-40% of the food supply in the U.S. is wasted annually.
That’s about 133 BILLION pounds of food each year.
Before you toss your kitchen scraps in the trash, keep reading and learn how you can use your scraps and yard trimmings to start a compost pile at home.
Did you know that native grasses are critical to the survival of many pollinators?
No, we’re not talking about St. Augustine. These native grasses require no mowing and put on a show year round.
Find out which of these grasses are a good fit for your landscape in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.
Have you noticed more spider webs in your yard or along the pathways?
No, not the fake cobwebs that are part of your neighbors Halloween decorations. We’re talking about the neighborhood friendly spider who keeps your yard free from pests.
That’s right! Spiders are a great addition to your yard and we’re highlighting their many benefits in the latest article from Environmental Services.
Ever wonder about the plant you keep seeing in the park or along the path that’s covered in show-stopping magenta berries?
Get to know American Beautyberry, a valuable native plant, in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.
