Did you know March is Texas SmartScape month? This program, established by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), encourages water-efficient landscaping by utilizing plants that thrive in our local climate. By choosing the right plants and techniques, we can save water and create beautiful, sustainable landscapes!
Here are some quick tips to get you started:
Choose plants suited to our climate. Native plants are drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, and help reduce the need for extra water and chemicals. Find a list of recommended plants in the SmartScape database!
Adding a 3-inch layer of mulch to your garden and flowerbeds will help keep the soil cool, reduce evaporation, and prevent weeds. Just be sure to mulch around the base of trees, not directly on the trunks!
These simple steps will get you started on conserving water and helping the environment along the way. To learn more about the Texas SmartScape initiative and to find even more landscaping tips, head over to their webpage.
As a reminder, the City of Southlake has a permanent twice-a-week watering schedule that is dependent on your address. You can visit the Watering Smart webpage to learn more about your designated days.
Please join the City of Southlake Public Works’ department for their 6th annual Holiday Grease Roundup. This unique opportunity allows residents to donate their used cooking oil and grease in order to protect the City’s wastewater system. Residents will be able to conveniently donate their used oil at 1950 East Continental Boulevard day or night. A designated grease collection station will be available 24/7 from November 13 to January 12 for donations. Please note that motor oil will not be accepted.
By contributing to this program, you are helping to keep fats, oils, and grease (FOG) out of your community's sewer system. It is important that FOG items are disposed of properly as pouring these products down drains results in solidified masses that block flow within the plumbing system. Once a blockage has occurred, severe backups, overflows, and damage can occur, which could then affect the entire system. By choosing to partake in this program, residents can be assured that their used cooking oil and grease is being disposed of properly and not contributing to a plumbing issue. Additionally, by donating your oil and grease, your contributions will be recycled into biofuel.
For further information regarding the Holiday Grease Roundup program and other ways to prevent FOG from entering drains, please visit DefendYourDrainsNorthTexas.com.
Any remaining questions regarding the Southlake drop-off location can be directed to Environmental Services at 817-748-8638.
Due to the City’s dedication to expanding our tree footprint for the enjoyment of Southlake citizens and for the enrichment of the environment, Southlake has been recertified as a Tree City USA Community for the 27th year in a row.
From lush parks to acres of open space, Southlake's landscape is the result of strategic planning that prioritizes the availability of trees.
To achieve Tree City USA status, a community must adhere to four core standards of sound urban forestry management. Southlake has demonstrated its dedication to these principles by:
Southlake's continued recognition as a Tree City USA community reflects an unwavering dedication to environmental sustainability and the preservation of our natural resources. Through collaborative efforts between local government, residents, and community organizations, Southlake is poised to uphold its green legacy for generations to come.
To learn more about Tree City USA, please visit the Arbor Day Foundation’s Website.
