HOME AND GARDEN

RADON Updates for HomeOwners

A new Board has been created to promote the control of radon in Kentucky. They will evaluate and develop programs to improve radon related activities by contractors as well as educate the public on health risks related to radon.

It is now required that radon contractors and business entities be certified through either the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) or the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) to provide any radon testing or mitigation services. Radon contractors are now required to adopt standard operating procedures (SOP’s) established by the American Standards Institute (ANSI).

Pruning Street Trees

As a property owner, it’s good to know your responsibilities when you have trees and shrubs along city streets.

Street trees need to be pruned to a height of at least seven feet above sidewalks and 12 feet above streets. This allows for vehicles to pass under them on the street and pedestrians to get by them on the sidewalk.

Trim trees around street lights, signs

Property owners in Lexington are also responsible for keeping their trees pruned away from overhead street lights and traffic signs. The lights help our community by lighting dark city streets at night, making neighborhoods much safer places to live.

Everyone in Lexington benefits from trees and street lights so property owners need to do their part in making our city both beautiful and safe by properly trimming trees.

Issues should be reported to LexCall 311 (or 859-425-2255) so that Code Enforcement can be notified.

H&G CALENDAR

FRI MAR 3

Running out of room for plants in your home? Go vertical! Plant mounting is a great way to take advantage of all the vertical space in your home and create a statement piece. This workshop guides you through the process of mounting your very own plant to take home as well as provide info on all the differences between caring for a mounted plant vs a potted plant. 6:30 pm, Forage.

SAT MAR 4 workshop will receive a voucher to subsidize the cost of a composter. Residents must live at an address that receives city waste collection to be eligible for a reduced-price composter.

Pre Registration for workshops is required. Workshops will be held from 10 am to noon at McConnell Springs. Learn more and register: LexingtonKY.gov/Compost.

FRI MAR 10

Louisville’s largest Home and Garden Show comes to the Kentucky Exposition Center, through the weekend. Join for three days of home improvement inspiration.

SAT MAR 11

LFUCG is offering two composting workshops in March. During this two-hour presentation, you’ll learn about the different types of backyard composting and how to make it work with your household. Residents who complete the

The City is offering compost workshops to residents. During this two-hour presentation, you’ll learn about the different types of backyard composting and how to make it work with your household. Pre Registration is required. Workshops will be held from 10 a.m. - noon at McConnell Springs. Learn more and register: LexingtonKY.gov/Compost.

FRI MAR 24

2023 Blue Grass Trust Preservation Awards Call for Nominations! For over 30 years, the

Preservation Awards have highlighted the positive, far-reaching impact that preservation plays in Central Kentucky by honoring individuals, projects, and organizations that exemplify the promotion, awareness, or practice of historic preservation within Central Kentucky. Do you know an individual, project, or organization that has contributed to historic preservation in Central Kentucky? Nominations are due by Friday, March 24th, 2023

SAT MAR 25

Lexington’s next Household Hazardous Waste event will be held at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 a.m. until 3 pm.