Archive for the ‘Country Living’ Category

San Antonio Botanical Gardens

The Botanical Gardens are a true San Antonio treasure. The 33-acre living museum features seasonal floral displays, a peaceful native forest walk, modern glass pyramids, plant specimens from around the world, and an authentic log cabin. The grounds are divided into four areas. The Lucile Halsell Conservatory features five climate-specific greenhouses surrounding a central courtyard. Plants [...]

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Autumn landscaping tips

In Texas, autumn is an ideal time to be outdoors and the perfect chance to add color to your landscaping with trees from bright yellows to fiery reds.  Fall planted lawns, shrubs, perennials, and trees enjoy the warm soil and cooler air temperatures.  Here are three tips on fall additions to your landscape. Add some mums [...]

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What You Should Know about Texas Wine

Napa used to be regarded as the ultimate American wine place, but the Texas Hill Country is growing in popularity. Here are some interesting facts about the Texas wine industry. Spanish missionaries began cultivating grapes near El Paso in the 1600s. Then, in the 1800s, European settlers developed vineyards by planting and growing grapes from their [...]

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Reasons to Retire in the Texas Hill Country

Retirement life is good in the Texas Hill Country, which has been touted as the number one place to retire in the world. When you are planning to retire, you should consider a few key factors. Location: When you retire, you want to ensure that the location you choose is close to family and friends. The [...]

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Things to Do in the Texas Hill Country

There is always something new and exciting for people to experience in the Texas Hill Country. For the outdoors types: The Texas Hill Country is the perfect place for hiking, white water rafting, fishing, hunting, tubing, boating, bicycling, rock climbing, paddling, and camping. There are tons of scenic routes and outdoor attractions to keep you busy. For [...]

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Vineyard Living in the Texas Hill Country

Located in the heart of the state, the Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places in all of Texas. The Texas Hill Country is home to some of the best living communities, attractions, and wildlife in Texas. The area is known throughout the USA as one of the most popular destinations to [...]

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Reasons to live in a small town

Moving from the city to a small town can seem like an unwelcome change, but here at Texas Homesites, we believe there are many great benefits to living outside the city. More sense of community: Smaller towns mean less people, which means it’s easier for you to get to know your neighbors and their families. Big [...]

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Quail Springs Ranch

One of Texas Homesites’ most popular ranches is Quail Springs Ranch. Quail Springs is an equestrian community north of the DFW Metroplex that offers rural living away from busy city life. Quail Springs Ranch is just 12 minutes outside of Weatherford, Texas, and an hour outside of Fort Worth, but when you get there, you will [...]

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What You May Not Know About Bryan-College Station

Bryan-College Station is a town rich in tradition and located in the heart of central Texas. Bryan-College Station is located near three of the biggest cities in the country: Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas. Bryan-College Station offers big city excitement with a small town feel. Bryan-College Station is home to Texas A&M University and its nearly [...]

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Equestrian and Golfing Community in North Texas

The Bridges at Preston Crossings is the only equestrian and golfing community located in North Texas. The Bridges at Preston Crossings is located 45 miles outside of Dallas, and residents enjoy rural Texas living with big city conveniences. Golfing Community: The Bridges at Preston Crossings is home to one of the best golf courses in North [...]

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