Your Guide To Marble Falls, Burnet, Kingsland, Llano, Spicewood, Horseshoe Bay, and ALL of the Highland Lakes.
Bug spray is not everyone’s favorite fragrance. Scented plants in containers, however, are rather pleasing. The advantage of planting some of your garden in pots is that you can move them to the porch or backyard. Plant herbs and flowers Read more…
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Italian restaurants in the Highland Lakes offer more than spaghetti and meatballs. Find the best ziti, rigatoni, parmesans, and more at these authentic Italian eateries. Bella Sera 701 U.S. 281 in Marble Falls 830-798-2661 Centrally located in Marble Falls, Bella Read more…
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Make this Mother’s Day extra special by giving a gift with a Highland Lakes twist. Here are just a few ideas from our team of shopping experts. SOMETHING SWEET Pre-ordered pie from Blue Bonnet Cafe with this link. Pick it Read more…
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The Texas heat has arrived. All together now: Mulch, mulch, and mulch —the name of the game. Here is some great news: In the spirit of community helping community, Utility Trailer Sales, 1105 S. Water St. in Burnet, has five, Read more…
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It’s that time of year when even the prickliest Texas natives burst into bloom. Most notably in the Highland Lakes is the prickly pear cactus. Look around from April through June, and you will find big blooms opening wide on Read more…
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With all of the rain — yay! — we’ve been having, the trees look awesomely healthy and several readers have asked about burning. If you are in doubt about any of the following guidelines, call your local authorities to verify Read more…
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Houseplants brighten your home while also providing a valuable service. As they sit pretty on your shelves and tabletops, they are also cleaning the air around you. Plants not only give off oxygen, they absorb harmful chemicals from the air. Read more…
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Washing machines need washing, too. The appliance that cleans your clothes can collect dirt and debris, promote mold and mildew, and just downright stink sometimes. Solutions are easy to keep your washing machine in good working condition for longer. The Read more…
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For the juiciest, sweetest watermelons this summer, plant them yourself and plant them soon. We asked Highland Lakes Master Gardener Willard Horn, a fan of all things watermelon, for tips on how to cultivate supreme citrullus lanatus in the Highland Read more…
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The second-largest expense in an average home is the water heater. According to Energy.gov, the average household spends $400 to $600 each year heating water, which accounts for 14-18 percent of energy bills. In addition, the average water heater only Read more…
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