by GrandIsland | Dec 5, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Salt is one of many ice-melt options: Traditionally, we have turned to salt to help keep surfaces from freezing over during winter months. The salt works after it mixes with water by lowering the freezing point of that water – it doesn’t actually do...
by GrandIsland | Nov 4, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Kids, Residents
Fall leaves: while they may be natural, our urban area is not. Leaves clog up our pipes and inlets, keeping water out. That water ends up flooding your neighborhood. The leaves in the pipes slowly break down into nitrogenous fertilizer which (eventually) makes its way...
by GrandIsland | Oct 5, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Working outside increases the probability of pollution We’re learning more and more about pollution, and it turns out, even individuals are part of the problem. Sure, big industries and farms contribute, but studies show that what we do every day matters too....
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...
