The days are beginning to get shorter and temperatures will hopefully soon start to dip down. Water Expert Denise Hickey and Horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson share helpful information to address those daunting weeds in the latest WFAA Green Segment. Best Time... more
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Bring Pollinators to Your Yard
On our regular WFAA Green Segment, Horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson and Water Expert Denise Hickey shared some beautiful options to plant flowers that will bring much needed pollinators to your yard. We’ve got the recap and replay for you below. When... more
“Green” Up Your Life, Lawn and Landscape in Honor of Earth Day
Monday, April 22 is Earth Day, and Horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson and Water Expert Denise Hickey share ways for you to “green” up your life, lawn and landscape. Read on or watch the WFAA recap below. More than planting trees It’s... more
Learn to Get Lawns, Gardens & Flowerbeds Ready for Spring
It may not seem like it, but Spring is on its way to North Texas (eventually), and it’s time to start getting lawns, gardens and flowerbeds ready. Water Expert Denise Hickey and Horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson shared great information on their most recent... more
Gardening Tips for Frigid Temps and a Terrarium DIY
Don’t let chilly temps and winter dormancy leave you feeling cooped up. In their most recent visit to WFAA, Water Expert Denise Hickey and Horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson show you just the thing to satisfy your craving for warmer temperatures and... more
Time to Recycle or Compost Holiday Decorations & Food
Before you throw away any of those holiday decorations or food scraps, Water Expert Denise Hickey and Horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson want you to know where most end up versus where they should go. Decor – Think Recycle or Compost First Over... more
News Stream – December 2018
Our December edition of News Stream highlights recent presentations made by Executive Director Tom Kula, ways we continue to manage costs, water plant winter maintenance and information on a new water operations center. We’ve also got industry conference information, events in... more
Fall Planting Sets Up Super Spring Show
Don’t let the chilly temps keep you indoors! There are still some things you can do in your landscape now to have that beautiful spring landscape you dream about. Water Expert Denise Hickey and Horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson shared several great tips... more
News Stream – November 2018
In this month’s edition of News Stream, we answer the question on whether or not the recent events down in Austin could happen in North Texas, share useful information about water industry conferences and best communication practices, and provide links... more
NTMWD Encourages Consumers to Prepare Lawns and Landscapes for winter
Irrigation systems should be turned off and used only if needed Cooler temperatures and recent rains mean water customers served by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) can turn off their automatic sprinklers and prepare their lawns and landscaping... more