The installed rain barrel, painted brown and fitted with a brass spigot for feeding the garden hose. Putting scrap lattice on its sides isn’t necessary, but does makes the setup look more attractive.
I frequently refer to the adage “What goes up, must come down,” along
Jean Clare Sarmiento/KJZZThe Arizona Diamondbacks playing at Chase Filed in August 2021.
The Arizona Diamondbacks ripped out the grass at Chase Field ahead of the 2019 season, replacing it with synthetic grass. It was a business decision, but it also ended up being a water-conservation m
We all know the importance of water on the fire; this is the most critical fireground function, and it must not be delayed. Control and extinguishment of the fire makes the fireground exponentially safer for civilians and firefighters. This task is often completed with a preconnected attack li
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Oil spill cleanups vary depending on the size and location of the spill, the rate at which oil is released, the type of oil, and water temperature and chemistry. Each major spill in history offers lessons in how to improve cleanup—however, technolog
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Water is a precious and vital resource. Our bodies are about 60 percent water and our brain—a whopping 70 percent. Less than 1 percent of the water on the Earth, however, is suitable for human consumption. With the population increasing and the water supply staying the same, water conservati
City of Seattle vaccine clinics have an adjusted schedule for the remainder of 2021. Learn more about hours and how to make an appointment.
Winter Weather Collection Delays Due to winter weather, garbage, recycling, and food/yard collections may be delayed. Check the At Your Service blo
Austin Water is encouraging customers to take steps now to prepare for freezing temperatures and will distribute free meter keys, hose bib covers and winter preparedness tip sheets, while supplies last.
These supplies can be picked up from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays at Austin
This gardening season, with climate change causing higher temperatures and desperate droughts in multiple regions, many of us will experience weeks or even months in which sparse rainfall won’t keep pace with the sun’s hot rays. To keep your crops’ thirst quenched, try some o
Planting conifers in mixed containers has been at the top of my fall and winter project list. My wife, Jan, doesn’t know this has really been a secret almost double agent-like operation to get more conifers in the landscape. If you remember. she grew up in East Texas and thinks a conifer i