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...
