by GrandIsland | Sep 5, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Not sure what to do with the last of the lawn fertilizer? Did you find a can of bathroom cleaner hiding in the back of a cupboard? Have you decided to clean out your garage? All of these items are Household Hazardous Waste and need to be handled carefully. – ...
by GrandIsland | Aug 8, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
When should you water your lawn? That depends: What variety of grass are you growing? – Grass needs more water while it is actively growing – The common types of grass have warm season or cool season growth patterns – Most lawns have more than one...
by GrandIsland | Jul 8, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
What time is the best time to water a lawn? According to experts, early morning is prime: low wind, low temperatures, and the grass has all day to use the water. Midday gets warm and windy leading to high water loss. Watering in the evening creates a cool, moist...
by GrandIsland | Jun 7, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater – precipitation that does not soak into the ground – can have a large impact in a short amount of time. Rain falling on a grassy area is slowed by the leaves and stems; these areas hold about 90% of the water. Rain falling on a paved driveway...
by GrandIsland | May 7, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Kids, Residents
– Their gut bacteria: While all poo is potentially dangerous to human health, pet poo is especially full of harmful bacteria and sometimes parasites. The microbes in their waste make people and other dogs very sick. Details from UNL – The time: In ideal...
