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<\/p>\nPublished on February 13, 2026<\/p>\n
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By Richard Vo, Arlington Water Utilities Communications<\/p>\n
This spring, Arlington Water Utilities is teaming up with Tarrant Regional Water District and the Arlington Public Library to host a variety of educational events for everyone to participate in. These events were designed to inform attendees on how to protect your gardens and lawns from this upcoming Texas summer heat. Even if you\u2019re a seasoned gardener or a complete beginner, these events will help you make the most out of your landscape.<\/p>\n
Spring in the Garden<\/p>\n
11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m., Saturday, March 21, at the Lake Arlington Native Plant and Pollinator Garden, 5500 Lake Arlington Dr.
\nLooking for a fun free activity to celebrate the start of spring? Consider our Spring in the Garden event where we\u2019ll be teaching you all about drought-tolerant Texas native plants and pollinators.<\/p>\n
Activities will include:<\/p>\n
\nTours of the Lake Arlington Native Plant and Pollinator Garden site, which feature five large demonstration garden beds with native plants as well as a gathering area for gardening classes, field trips, and other community events.\u00a0
\nA \u201cpick it and pot it\u201d table with two free native Texas landscaping plants for each event attendee, while supplies last.\u00a0
\nAn \u201cAsk the Master Gardener\u201d table where members of the Tarrant County Master Gardeners Association will provide planting tips for spring\u00a0
\nA\u00a0table where Arlington Bee City USA committee members will be giving advice about supporting the pollinator population.\u00a0
\nNature-based educational activities for kids.\u00a0
\nA visit from the Arlington Water Utilities\u00a0leak\u00a0detection K-9 \u2013 Splash!\u00a0
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Register soon, the first 100 people who do will receive a free boxed lunch for the event!<\/p>\n
Register for Spring in the Garden<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n DIY Sprinkler Repair<\/p>\n 2-3 p.m., Saturday, March 21,\u00a0at the Arlington Public Library Northeast Branch, 1905 Brown Blvd.<\/p>\n When\u2019s the last time you\u2019ve checked your sprinkler system? There might be simple issues that can be easily fixed! In this workshop, a licensed irrigator will teach you the basics of your sprinkler system and how to fix common issues with minimal time and effort.<\/p>\n Learn about:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Attend this workshop and take home a free sprinkler test kit!<\/p>\n
\nAll the parts of a typical home\u00a0sprinkler\u00a0system\u00a0
\nHow to see if your system has uneven coverage\u00a0
\nHow to adjust heads and\u00a0maintain\u00a0your system\u00a0
\nHow to check your system for leaks\u00a0
\nHow to make easy\u00a0DIY\u00a0repairs\u00a0\u00a0
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