Even though landscape plants are dormant and brown, they should be watered periodically.
When to water 

• Water one to two times per month from November to April. 
• Choose a warm winter day with air temperature above 40 degrees and unfrozen soil. 

What to water 

• It is most important to water newly planted lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers. 
• Established lawn areas and trees, especially those in sunny, windy, or exposed areas should also be a high priority. 
• Do not winter water cacti, succulents, buffalograss, blue grama and very xeriscape plants. 

How to water 

• Use a hose-end sprinkler or watering wand. Set a timer so you don't overwater.
• Remove the hose from the spigot after watering to prevent freeze damage. 
• Water slowly so it can soak in. 

Learn more at https://www.csu.org/Pages/Blog/Winter-watering.aspx

Recycling materials must be placed either in the Waste Management (WM) issued bin OR in a recyclable container such as a cardboard box. Recyclable materials that are placed in bags will not be collected for recycling. ​

• 20,230 vehicles were stolen in Colorado in 2019 - an average of 389 per week
• In 2018, Colorado ranked 6th in the nation for stolen vehicles (21,324 vehicles stolen)
• 40-50% of vehicle thefts due to driver error (doors unlocked, keys left in the ignition or on the seats)

Stop auto thieves!

• Never leave your car running unattended
• Never leave a spare key in or around your car
• Always park in well-lit areas
• Hide your valuables
• Always lock your doors

Visit ​https://lockdownyourcar.org/ to learn more about Colorado Auto Theft and Prevention

Pine Creek Residents - is your street light improperly working or not working at all?  Did you know that CSU Utilities will fix broken street lights for FREE when notified?  Springs Utilities typically services around 4500 streetlights per year from customer requests.
 
CSU Utilities has an easy online form to submit a street light maintenance request.  The completed online request will be forwarded to the Street Maintenance Department for action.  To help CSU Utilities address your request, please provide as much information as possible when completing the online form.  For example, each street light has it's own unique identifying number on the pole.  In addition, giving a cross street address also speeds up the location and work.  Lastly, you can also make a report by calling 385-ROAD.
 
Visit Colorado Springs Utilities Street Maintenance Web Site
https://coloradosprings.gov/public-works-operations-maintenance-division/webform/street-maintenance
 
Let's keep our neighborhoods safe and properly lit.