Your Guide To Marble Falls, Burnet, Kingsland, Llano, Spicewood, Horseshoe Bay, and ALL of the Highland Lakes.
Ask yourself several questions before choosing a fruit tree that’s the best for you. Do you enjoy the pink rosy petals of an apple blossom? Is apple pie your favorite? Or, do you prefer figs, peeling back the skin to Read more…
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Have you marked the poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) vines? Before cutting or getting close to the itchy vine, put on rubber gloves. When you're done using the gloves, remove and dispose of them, or, if they are hardy, you can Read more…
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An evergreen wreath at Christmas represents eternal life and has been a Christian tradition since the 16th century, when Germans trimmed their holiday trees into perfect triangles to symbolize the Holy Trinity. In a culture where nothing was wasted, the Read more…
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Making the perfect bow, whether for a wreath or a present, is all in the wrist, said Nichole Greene, the head bow maker at Backbone Valley Nursery in Marble Falls. Greene was about 10 years old when a neighbor taught Read more…
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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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