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Join us for these FREE Events & Workshops! Space is limited. Learn more and register with the links below:
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Winter is a time for soft sweaters, holiday magic, and cozy evenings near the fireplace. It can also be a wonderful time to watch local birds as they prepare for the cold months ahead. Transform your backyard into a buffet of seeds, nuts, fruits, and berries, and before you know it, feathered friends will gather for the feast. So, go ahead, snuggle up near a window with a warm cup of cocoa and enjoy the show!
Attract wildlife to your yard by planting native and adapted plants. Birds and squirrels eat seeds and berries as part of their natural diets, and are drawn to areas where the food is plentiful. Here are a few suggestions:
- American Beautyberry: This native shrub’s white flowers form during the summer months and give way to beautiful bright purple berries during fall and winter. Berries remain even after the plant loses its leaves in winter. The winter berries serve as a valuable food source to many backyard birds.
- Dwarf Yaupon: This adapted shrub shows off glossy and evergreen foliage, year-round. In winter, birds are attracted to its bright red berries and ability to provide shelter from the cold.
- Soapberry Tree: This sun-loving native shade tree has bright yellow foliage in the fall. After dropping its leaves, bare branches showcase beautiful sprays of yellow soapberries, a favorite of local bird species.
Let your backyard inspire you to slow down and enjoy the natural world. The birds will appreciate your help and reward you with a beautiful display of nature’s splendor.
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Birding at Frisco Commons is a great activity for the recent weather!
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You've got questions and our Licensed Irrigators have answers.
This week's question:
I saw a notice about changes in the way the free sprinkler inspection works. What exactly is changing?
Answer:
As of January 1st, the Water Resources team at Public Works implemented scheduling changes to the free sprinkler system checkup program.
- Residential addresses with an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, and 9) as their last digit can schedule a free checkup during odd number years.
- Residential addresses with an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, and 8) as their last digit can schedule a free checkup during even number years.
The WaterWise free sprinkler system checkup program began in 2006 with one licensed irrigator. The program is very popular with Frisco residents and saves homeowners millions of gallons of water. Learn more about free sprinkler system checkups here, or use the myFrisco app to schedule an appointment.
Want your questions answered? Email us at waterwise@friscotexas.gov.
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Valve Locate Services
Conserve water and save money! For a limited time, WaterWise Licensed Irrigators are offering a FREE Irrigation Valve Locate Service. During this visit, our irrigators will attempt to locate irrigation valves, test your solenoid and rain/freeze sensor, and reset your controller if needed. Use the myFrisco app or call 972-292-5800 to schedule your appointment today!
Please note that due to time constraints, irrigators will not be able to perform a full Sprinkler System Check-up or find broken or nicked wires during a Valve locate appointment.
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GPCD: Frisco's Water Statistics
The average daily water usage per person in Frisco is known as the GPCD. Calculations are obtained by dividing the total number of gallons used in Frisco by our city's population.
This week in Frisco, the GPCD was 111.
Last week, the GPCD was 110.
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2022 Water Quality Report
Frisco water meets with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and exceeds all state and federal drinking water standards. Learn more by reviewing the Superior Rating. The City of Frisco is proud to let its customers know they receive safe, high-quality drinking water. Frisco’s water system has an Annual Drinking Water Quality Report.
To learn more about how Frisco keeps your drinking water clean, check out the City's most recent Progress in Motion video!
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Overseeding is Prohibited in Frisco
Save money and water by letting your lawn go dormant this fall and winter. Overseeding your lawn with cool season grasses, such as rye and fescue, is prohibited in the City of Frisco. The exception is for erosion control and public spaces where safety is a concern. (Ordinance 19-04-34 Section 8).
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