Your Guide To Marble Falls, Burnet, Kingsland, Llano, Spicewood, Horseshoe Bay, and ALL of the Highland Lakes.
Let’s get started planting trees. First, think about the tree's purpose — shade, beauty, etc. — and the type of tree. Keep in mind your surroundings: power lines, house overhangs, garages, sidewalks and driveways, septic systems, and water lines. Remember to look Read more…
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For millennia, humans have been captivated by the splendor and mystique of the moon, from werewolves and spooky monsters to high and low tides and “Houston, we have liftoff.” Did you know you can plant using the moon phases as Read more…
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You don't have to own a boat to take one out on the Highland Lakes. A platform for renting boats similar to Airbnb and Uber, GetMyBoat.com connects boat owners with those who don’t own boats, but want to spend a Read more…
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Cool fall weather and mostly mild winters make October through February the perfect months to explore the Highland Lakes on foot. The area is a hiking hotbed for easy family outings or significant challenges. Local hiking enthusiasts share several of Read more…
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Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Lilies, irises, and caladiums, woohoo! LILIES Once your lilies have finished blooming, you may cut back the stalk — but do not remove the leaves. The leaves will continue to furnish nourishment to the Read more…
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Problems in your pumpkin patch? You're not the only one. Daniel of Marble Falls writes: “I hardly get much pumpkin production, and then it looks like squash bugs or something come in and cut around the stem.” So, let’s delve Read more…
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The remnants of rock walls and a chimney peek out from scrub brush among the bois d’arc and live oak on private property along County Road 210A, about 8 miles north of Bertram — the ruins of what was once a Read more…
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How are your pumpkin plants looking for Halloween jack-o’-lanterns and desserts? Fun facts about pumpkin production from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Crop Briefs: Did you know Texas is the fourth-leading state in commercial pumpkin production? And, 5,000-8,000 acres are planted annually Read more…
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Walking her property just north of Marble Falls, 8-year-old Sophee, a miniature Australian shepherd, came unawares upon a tightly, coiled rattlesnake. She only noticed the angry reptile as it began to strike. In this case, there was no tragic ending. Read more…
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Dogs are digging deeper and deeper in the dirt in search of cool layers. You look at your plants and then up at the scorching ball of fire in the sky. It’s time to pamper your plants. You find and Read more…
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