Local Businesses & Contractors
Conan’s Pizza
Posted by Aubrey McAuley in Restaurant Delivery on March 19th, 2013
Great Austin pizza since 1976!
The Deep Pan Whole Wheat is superb.
(512) 441-6754
2018 West Stassney Lane
Austin, TX 78745
Sesame Hill
Posted by Aubrey McAuley in Restaurant Delivery on March 19th, 2013
Highly recommended! Food Delivery, Drive-Thru, Catering and now Dine-In area
(512) 891-8881
6156-A Hwy 290 West | Austin, TX. 78735
Ocean China Restaurant
Posted by Aubrey McAuley in Restaurant Delivery on March 19th, 2013
Emerald Gardens Seminar Schedule
Posted by rmayfield in Community Events, Lawn and Garden Care on January 19th, 2013
Don’t miss our
Saturdays Seminars
FREE, and always will be.
Rain or Shine
February 16th only @ 11am
“WINTER CLEAN-UP”
(First things first; winter clean-up, trimming, fertilizing and transplanting)
February 23rd only @ 11am
“LIVING PRIVACY”
(Living landscapes that also yield privacy for your yard)
March 2nd @ 11am
“GET TO KNOW YOUR POND-BIOLOGY/CARE”
(Learn all there is to know about maintaining a healthy pond)
March 2nd @ 1pm
“GROW FOOD NOT GRASS-ORGANIC PRODUCE”
(Save money and learn valuable knowledge with Dale Pliml)
March 9th @ 11am
“WILDLIFE HABITATS FOR YOUR GARDEN”
(Come find out how to turn your backyard into a thriving wildlife habitat)
March 9th @ 1pm
“GROW GREEN WITH DENISE DELANY”
(GROW GREEN landscaping guide representative Denise Delany teaches us about local gardening)
March 16th @ 11am
“WATER PLANT CARE/PROPAGATION”
(We will give you all you need to know, about propagating and re-potting your lilies/aquatic plants)
March 16th @ 1pm
“PROUD TO BE TEXAN-NATIVESCAPES”
(Learn all you need to know about native Texas plants in your landscape)
March 23rd @ 11am
“ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING/ RAIN WATER COLLECTION”
(Presented by John Fahrns *one of West Cave Preserves founding fathers*)
March 23rd @ 1pm
“HOW TO BUILD A WICKING BED”
(Easy watering, self contained, time saving garden bed…presented by Monica Gaylord)
March 30th @ 11am
“EXOTIC FRUITS “
(Guavas, Papaya, Jujubes, Avocado, Pomegranates, & Dragon Fruit in Austin, Tx)
March 30th @ 1pm
“TREE KNOWLEDGE/CARE/MAINTENANCE”
(Presented by Emerald Garden & Cedar Creek Tree Farm’s owner Trey Wyatt)
April 6th
Sorry No Seminar
Come see us at the Zilker Garden Festival
April 13th @ 11am
“NELSON PLANT FOOD TALK”
( NELSON / NUTRI-STAR Plant Food representative, will be here with information and samples!)
April 13th @ 1pm
“GROW FIGS LOCALLY”
(LandscapeWitch Alexis Bearer will be here with extensive knowledge and multiple varieties for sale)
April 20th @ 11am
“PROBLEMATIC PONDS-ALGAE CONTROL”
(Tips for a healthy pond and ways to control algae bloom)
April 20th @ 1pm
“NON-INVASIVE BAMBOO FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE”
(Used for privacy or a feature bamboo can be versatile, Dale Pliml shows us different varieties)
April 27th @ 11am
“CACTI DISH GARDENS”
(Rick Van Dyke will be here with is unique dish gardens for sale and show)
April 27th @ 1pm
“FISH HEALTH & ALGAE CONTROL ISSUES”
(Learn the signs and symptoms of unhealthy fish and some algae control techniques)
May 4th @ 11am
“LOW MAINTENANCE DROUGHT TOLERANT DESERT PLANTS”
(Come learn about all plants who love rocky dry soil)
May 4th – 1pm
“GROWING AND RE-BLOOMING ORCHIDS IN AUSTIN”
(Monica Gaylord will be back with expert knowledge on keeping your orchids blooming)
May 11th @ 11am
“SQUARE FOOT CONTAINER GARDENING”
(Raised bed gardening, its benefits and its downfalls)
May 11th @ 1pm
“COMPLEX COMPOSTING”
(Unique composting ideas, including compost tea)
May 18th @ 11am
“LOCAL MAPLE FAVORITES”
(Dozens of different unique maple varieties, come learn about them and their differences)
May 18th @ 1pm
“SPRING CLEANING-POND MAINTENANCE “
(Hate the hassle of cleaning your backyard pond? Come learn great time saving techniques)
May 25th @ 11am
“POND SOCIETY PRESENTS: BIOLOGY & MAINTENANCE”
(Come learn from the experts at Austin Pond Society, also selling pond tour tickets)
May 25th @ 1pm
“XERISCAPE YOUR YARD”
(Who needs a lawn in Texas? No one is our opinion, all there is to know about xeriscaping your yard)
*Subject to change – contact for latest information*
512-288-5900
Handy Person
Posted by rmayfield in Electrical, General Home Repair, Lawn and Garden Care, Painting, Remodeling on January 6th, 2013
Mary Kay Wilson is reliable, professional, and has many years of experience in all kinds of household repairs, including plumbing, carpentry, appliances, carpets, small electrical repairs, and landscape upkeep. The quality of Mary Kay’s work was excellent, as is her integrity and work ethic. Plus the cost was very affordable. She can be reached at 512-294-4389 or marykayw@hotmail.com
From Neighbor on Smith Oak TRL
Gutter Work
Anthony at Central Texas Seamless Gutters- 512-627-3982. He is reasonable, professional… I cannot say enough good things about him.
Carpenter, Painter Ricardo Rodriguez
Posted by rmayfield in Deck Staining, General Home Repair, Painting on November 7th, 2012
Austin Quality Fence Staining
Posted by rmayfield in Deck Staining, Fencing on November 7th, 2012
I have used Austin Quality Fence Staining for my deck and fences. They did an excellent job and finished each project in a day. I also recommend using Sikkens brand stain as it will really last. You can only get it at two places in Austin, one of them is ABC Paint on South Congress (close to intersection with Stassney). You can go on line to see the wide variety of stain color choices which may vary depending upon the type of wood. You can also see sample boards in the store. Hope that helps.
Home Warranty
Posted by rmayfield in General Home Repair, Home Warranty, Uncategorized on September 15th, 2012
Old Republic has always been great to my clients, and denying claims is not a standard practice, as has been the case (as I hear often) with American Home Shield. Their web site is: http://www.orhp.com/
What that said, Clark Howard (the national consumer advocate on KLBJ at night) thinks they are great for the first year after you buy your home (since the seller pays for it), but he does not suggest renewing them. His logic is that by the time you have had it 10 years, you have paid out $4,000 (for instance), and they saved you $500 over the life of the plan, so instead put the $50/month in a repair fund.
99.9% of what Clark Howard says, I consider the gospel in terms of deals, do’s and don’ts, etc. Below is an article he wrote on home warranty policies:
Alex Morris
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