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10/14/2026

10/12/2026

Mulches are a great way to protect your growing plants from the sun, w**ds, and evaporation. Here are some benefits of using mulch:
1. Mulches cover and cool soil to help improve root growth.
2. Mulches help reduce water waste by reducing evaporation. This leads to a 25% - 50% reduction in watering.
3. Mulches reduce runoff by helping the water pe*****te the soil more effectively.
4. Mulches reduce w**d growth by keeping sunlight from reaching w**d seedlings in the soil.

Click the link for a guide on mulch options: https://bit.ly/3n6UqA2

10/10/2026

Consider a local nursery - check out Tom McDonald’s on Cloudview…

Pro Tip: When looking for plants for your landscape, try to shop at local nurseries to support small businesses, ask the employees for tips on the specific plant you’re looking at, and check to see where the plants were grown. Plants grown in the valley typically do better than plants from in other states because they are already acclimated to the environment.

09/29/2026

FOG is a common wastewater term that refers to fats, oils, and grease that are found in food products but that can cause damage to wastewater treatment processes. For the Do’s and Don’ts on FOG, check out this helpful guide: https://bit.ly/4xr0ySZ

09/16/2026

The water on the left is wastewater, what comes into the wastewater treatment plant. The water in the middle, is during the treatment process. The water on the right is reclaimed water and is ready to be used for nonpotable applications. From the water on the left to the water on the right, the total process has a 24-hour retention time.

08/30/2026

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

Although choosing fire-resistant plant species is helpful, how you space and maintain plants is the most critical aspect of creating a truly fire-wise landscape.

1. Do not plant vegetation in large swaths; instead, plant in small, irregular clusters.
2. Plants closest to your home should be smaller and more widely spaced than plants farther away. Follow the survivable space zoning guidelines for the best results.
3. Regularly maintain your landscape by collecting and disposing of plant litter, mowing and pruning, and removing annuals after the stems have dried out. Be more vigilant with maintenance in high fire-risk seasons.