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HAYS COUNTY

ECHO MARCH 2018

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Gardening in the Millennial age Nursing a business model in a digital world PHOTO BY KATERINA BARTON

HAYS COUNTY

ECHO is published monthly by Barton Publications, Inc 113 W. Center St., Kyle, TX Contents © February 2018.

Publisher Cyndy Slovak–Barton Editor Moses Leos III Graphics Director David White Graphic Designer Christine Thorpe Contributing Writers Moses Leos III David White Paige Lambert Contributing Photographers Moses Leos III David White Distribution David White Marketing Tracy Mack Jim Darby Office Manager Wendie Hyer

EDITOR’S NOTE

Giving a green thumbs up A

s the groundhog views his shadow and predicts a few more weeks of winter, so also comes the time to start thinking about what’s in store for spring.

Ah, yes, spring time. That part of the year when flowers bloom, plants thrive and the temperature rises right back to almost 90 degrees. Got to love Texas, am I right?

For many horticulturists and gardeners of all types, springtime is the right time to get their thumbs green once again.

In that spirit, we at the Hays County Echo celebrate our local green thumbs with this month’s issue, which centers on all things gardening.

Our first stop takes us to the world of nurseries, where online shopping has taken a toll on

local businesses.

Reporter Exsar Arguello talks with a few nursery owners to see how they’re getting by and what’s in store for them.

White then delves into horticulture history by highlighting William Walton Haupt, one of Hays County’s pioneers and agriculturalists, who also has a fig tree named after him.

Hopefully those stories inspire our readers to visit our local nurseries and perhaps pick up a few plants. But what should they do with those plants they buy? David White takes us through a handy-dandy

planting guide that is sure to be an asset as the spring moves on.

The spotlight then moves on to gardening and horticulture and those who are taking part in the hobby. We talk with the Texas Master Gardeners of Hays County, who share their thoughts on the state of gardening today.

Age may be just a number, but it also plays a role in how people approach gardening. Reporter Katerina Barton provides a glimpse into the world of succulents and how they’re a rising trend among the millennial crowd.

Spring is upon us and we hope this issue moves you to get your thumbs green and your pants a little dirty, too.

Thanks for reading, Moses Leos III

IN THIS ISSUE...

Shaping a New Life ..............................................................................................4 Nurseries weave through challenges of digital age Young, Cool & Hip ................................................................................................6 Succulents are the plant of choice for the millennial generation It’s Not Easy Being Green ....................................................................................8 Gardeners look to younger generation to keep going Haupt up on History ...........................................................................................10 Hays County pioneer contributed much to agriculture

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Vegetable Planting Guide for Hays County .....................................................12 What to plant in the garden and when

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Shaping a new life Nurseries weave through challenges of digital age A handful of tomato plants rest in a greenhouse at the Gray Gardens urban farm in Buda. (photo by Moses Leos III)

BY EXSAR ARGUELLO

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urseries and botanic gardens are a hidden gem of the Hill Country, offering a variety of plant and native wildlife that helps define the character of Hays and Travis counties.

With Bonsai exhibits, butterfly gardens and nurseries once a hot spot for tourism in the Hill Country, the past decade has seen a decline in these niche businesses that once attracted and garnered heavy support.

For Charles Ware, owner of Jade Gardens in Wimberley, the last ten years have shown a steady decline in business, and nurseries all around him are closing their doors permanently.

Reid’s Nursery and C & J Greenhouses, both located in Hays County, are just a few of the nurseries that have closed down for business.

“Home Depot, Walmart, and even H.E.B are selling products cheaper and

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most people just don’t understand— even if they did, it’s cheaper at Home Depot,” Ware said. “It’s not an art form anymore in these big chains and the only way I can compete is to keep a fairly low price.”

Jade Gardens has been in business for 30 years, but with lack of business in the past decade, Ware has been forced to close his doors during the week and is now open Friday through Monday.

Ware cannot afford to keep his doors open 7 days a week like he once could.

Jade Gardens, one of the only businesses in Hays County that specializes in Bonsai tress, will be forced to close down within the next few years.

“I would say 25 years ago there were over a dozen nurseries in the central Texas area,” Ware said. “Now there are only a few of us and they’re all in the same condition I am. You don’t go to nurseries anymore—you go on Amazon and to Home Depot.”

It’s About Thyme, located in Manchaca, ships its products to all 48 states in the continental United States and is home to a hummingbird, butterfly and culinary garden. The shop also holds weekly seminars and provides land-

“I would say 25 years ago there were over a dozen nurseries in the central Texas area.

Now there are only a few of us and they’re all in the same condition I am. You don’t go to nurseries anymore— you go on Amazon and to Home Depot.”

–Charles Ware, owner of Jade Gardens

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Jonas Jones, a farmer at Gray Gardens, places a tomato plant into a small planter box grown in a greenhouse. (photo by Moses Leos III)

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However, even with a successful business model, the land It’s About Thyme has called home for 30 years has been sold.

The nursery’s lease will end June 30 and will likely be replaced by a CVS or gas station, leaving the business with a new challenge of relocating.

“We’re not looking at the lease as a down play but as an opportunity to move elsewhere and keep our doors open,” said David Sargert, a staff member at It’s About Thyme. “It’s a valuable piece of property and the owner wants to make sure his family is taken care of.”

Despite the leasing changes, Sargert and the staff are hopeful that the business will find a new home and continue serving the community in Austin.

With services like Amazon Prime, which offers free shipping for a monthly or yearly fee, small businesses are strug-

gling to offer competitive services at low price points without the access of high monetary investments.

The larger businesses, whether the consumer is buying fertilizer or plants, will offer the same shipping price for most items by cutting deals with postal services, Wade said.

This business model, while effective for these companies that can afford the investment, hurt smaller mom and pop shops.

Wade said the hardest part of this issue is knowing that his business will be forced to shut its doors after serving the community for decades.

“I’ve got friends that I talk to all the time and sympathize with me about this issue, but when it comes down to it, people think about themselves,” Wade said. “They sympathize, but go buy their products from the big chains. That’s just how the world works.”

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Young, cool & hip Succulents are the plant of choice for the millennial generation

by Katerina Barton

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ucculents have always been a garden favorite for their minimalism, bright colors and simple beauty.

Because millennials are the kings and queens of low maintenance, it’s no surprise that they’ve co-opted succulents and created a new popular trend.

Succulents have become so popular, in fact, that nurseries and plant shops would not dare not sell them.

From cacti to aloe vera, echeveria to zebra plants, you can find these water-based miniature plants subtly decorating homes, bringing color to weddings, or adding a hint of life to office spaces.

Jennifer Cross at Cross Plants and Produce in Kyle says succulents are one of the top sellers among 20-something-

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“Last year we had succulents for the very first time and saw they were very popular with the younger crowd who maybe don’t have a yard, but they still want to have some little plants ...”

–Jennifer Cross, co-owner of Cross Plants and Produce

year-olds who come into her shop.

“Last year we had succulents for the very first time and saw they were very popular with the younger crowd who maybe don’t have a yard, but they still want to have some little plants, and succulents are perfect for that,” Cross said.

Millennials are drawn to succulents for a handful of things, but the top three reasons are the price, the variety, and

just the nonchalance of the upkeep.

For one, succulents are relatively inexpensive. Now that they are trending, they can be found at HEB, Whole Foods, Lowes, local shops, or even ordered online for a small price.

Succulents also come in so many shapes and sizes, they can be matched to any personality.

So, no matter if you’re a spiky or soft

succulent fan, they can be placed in a diverse array of containers from large pots to small pots, coffee mugs and just about everything in between.

But the best thing about succulents is that they are low maintenance, which is what every young person trying to adult needs.

“If you forget to water them one week, the plant is usually going to be okay,” Cross said.

Succulents are desert plants and survive on relatively low water with differing needs of sunlight, which makes a lot of them great indoor plants.

“Some of them look like little space plants, so those do really well,” Cross said. “Believe it or not, at least in our market here, the ones that are very spiky have not been as popular. Most people don’t want them to stab them.”

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Darker green plants require less light

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Soak the soil every 7-10 days, or use a spray bottle once a week

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It’s not easy being green…

Gardeners look to younger generation to keep going by

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n the world of gardening and horticulture, Wimberley resident Phyllis Janowski is a bit of a late bloomer.

It wasn’t until 2014 that her now 20-year-old son and his girlfriend, who encouraged a backyard garden to grow healthy food and vegetables, planted the gardening seed in Janowski’s brain.

Four years later, Janowski is now helping other prospective gardeners find their green thumbs.

As the 2018 president of the Texas Master Gardeners in Hays County, Janowski and the Master Gardeners educate residents on the best practices for gardening and horticulture.

Seeing an interest in gardening, especially from the younger generation, is a positive experience for Janowski.

“We think it’s important. I know a lot of schools are trying to add horticulture practices,” Janowski said.

“It’s important to get people involved when they are young.”

Janowski said gardening as a hobby is rising in popularity, with people “getting back into it.”

The motivation for those who get into the hobby ranges from the desire to grow organic produce.

“They are thinking if they grow it themselves, they know it’s fresh and non-GMO and pesticide free,” Janowski said.

But another side of gardening’s rising popularity is due to the decrease in pollinators, Janowski said.

Increased growth has impacted the natural habitats for natural pollinators, such as butterflies and honeybees.

Janowski cited a plan to create a butterfly garden at the Kyle Public Library, which was the brainchild of Rupali Pawar.

Pawar, a native of India, said it has always been her dream to create a garden that caters to pollinators. She helped create the garden with the assistance of Paul Phelan, director of Kyle Public Library services.

“It’s spreading the awareness to the community that it’s important for us to have pollinator-attractive plants in our backyards,” Pawar said.

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Delysia Moore works to help seperate and dry collard greens. (photo by Moses Leos III)

One critical aspect of the rise of gardening is residents’ willingness to learn. Janowski said the Texas Master Gardeners host classes regularly to help with gardening.

While the hobby does lend itself to a more seasoned crowd, she said the Master Gardeners are trying to spread awareness of gardening to a younger demographic.

Janowski said the Master Gardeners’ junior program has grown from 40 members in 2014 now to more than 100.

“I think it’s important to get them excited and interested at a young age,” Janowski said. “We need to get our kids outdoors more often.”

Jonas Jones, farmer at Gray Gardens Farm in Buda, said giving young children an opportunity to learn about gardening and farming is essential in today’s world.

It gives the younger generation an appreciation of where their food comes from. Jones said that is seen when he hosts camps and field trips, where students get hands-on at the farm and

sort produce.

“When they see the produce and interact with it, it clicks for them, they realize it isn’t as easy as they though, where they go to the store and they buy a carrot,” Jones said.

For Matthew McKenzie, getting started in horticulture at an early age transferred into his adult life.

While he took a slight hiatus to obtain his education, McKenzie said he returned to a green lifestyle after he graduated from college.

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McKenzie, who will also be the 2019 Master Gardener president, said gardening is an up-and-coming notion, primarily with the millennial crowd.

Gardening on a smaller scale, such as on a patio or small flower bed, or adhering to aquaponics, are popular trends for the younger generation.

Aquaponics mixes raising fish and soil-less plant growing in a symbiotic cycle for cultivation.

“A lot of the young folks today, they’re hungry to get started and want to know where to get started,” McKenzie said.

But one of the primary challenges lies in getting the right kind of experience and know-how.

Often, young up-and-coming gardeners learn by trial and error and begin to understand what it takes to yield a successful garden.

“One thing I’ve learned is not waiting because the learning curve is extreme,” McKenzie said. “The thing you deal

with, especially living things, they have their own characteristics, which can be challenging.”

For Pawar, the future is bright when it comes to gardening, but she believes its maintenance will be in the hands of the next generation.

Pawar believes middle-aged adults may not have a particular interest in it.

“In the future, they (young people) will have some interest and understand the concepts from it and learn something from it and do gardening, at least for themselves,” Pawar said.

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Haupt up on history

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ton College in Virginia, where he studied civil engineering, hen delving into the and according to the Handtopic of local agricul- book of Texas Online, he was ture, we’d be remiss director of Union military not to mention one of our railroads during the Civil War. early Hays County pioneers Haupt moved to Bastrop and agriculturalists, William with his first wife in 1848 and Walton Haupt (1828-1907). raised horses. His wife died This engineer, turned a short time later, but horse raiser, turned in 1857 he moved to farmer gave Hays what is now called County many Mountain City contributions before it had that during his life name. including the Haupt cultivation of relocated to the Haupt berthe area with ry, The Alice his second Haupt peach, wife, the a hybrid plum cousin of his and the Haupt first wife, and fig. He also patestablished a ented a hay frame store and ran the and a seed planter. first steam cotton Haupt originally gin that he designed hailed from Greene W.W. HAUPT and constructed.

County, Alabama, Once established he and according to Ann named the post office Strom’s “The Prairie City, A Mountain City and soon after history of Kyle, Texas,” Haupt the surrounding community was a “progressive man” who adopted the name. attended college in DemopoHaupt started a 3,000 acre lis Alabama, Century College farm there and introduced in Mississippi and WashingEssex hogs and Angora goats

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to the area, and according to Strom, “in 1895 experimentation with plant breeding became his chief interest.

True to his nature, Haupt planned the gardens in every detail. Several thousand fruit trees, mostly plum, and fifteen acres of dewberry and blackberry were irrigated from a tank which covered

one acre of ground.” Part of that farm is where Jack C. Hays High School is. The land for Jack C. Hays High School was purchased from Lewis Haupt – W.W.’s son.

The first I ever heard of William Haupt was from Tim Miller, who runs Millberg Farms in Kyle. Miller sells the Haupt fig saplings, two for

$15 and has many specimen on his own farm. Miller describes the mature fig tree as one that grows to about nine feet high and nine feet wide with a yellowish fruit almost the size of a small pear with pink inside. The figs usually harvest in June or July, occasionally producing a second round of fruit in August.

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Anytime of the year is a good time to plant something.

Below is a list of garden favorites that do well in Central Texas.

Vegetable Garden Planting Guide for Hays County Jan Artichoke (crowns or transplants) Asian Greens (seeds or transplants) Asparagus (crowns) Beans, snap and lima Beets Broccoli (transplants) Brussels Sprouts (transplants) Cabbage (transplants) Cantaloupe (muskmellon) Carrots Cauliflower (transplants) Chard, Swiss (seeds or transplants) Collards (transplants) Corn Cucumber Eggplant (transplants) Fava beans Garlic Greens, cool season Greens, warm season Kale (seeds or transplants) Kohlrabi (seeds or transplants) Leeks (seeds or transplants) Lettuce (seeds or transplants) Mustard (seeds or transplants) Okra Onion, bulbing (transplants/sets) Onion, bunching/multiplying Peas, English, snap and snow Peas, Southern Pepper (transplants) Potato, Irish Potato, sweet (slips) Pumpkin Radish Shallots Spinach (seeds or transplants) Squash, summer Squash, winter Tomatoes (transplants) Turnip Watermelon

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Events Calendar March 9

Free program on Alamo Survivor Susanna Dickinson

On Thursday, March 9 at 11 a.m., the San Marcos Public Library will host a free program

by A. Fletcher Clark and Donaly E. Brice on Alamo Survivor Susanna Dickinson. The event is sponsored by the Moon-McGehee Chapter, Daughters of The Republic of Texas. For more information, call (512) 667-7778.

March 11

Art Squared

Art Squared is a local, open-air art market that meets on the old Hays County Courthouse lawn the second Saturday of each month from March to December from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The award-winning art market features paintings, sculptures, jewelry, crafts, live music and more.

Families with children can enjoy a free interactive craft table. Each market features a different local nonprofit organization that serves the community, and an adjacent Farmer’s Market adds to the festivities.

March 12

Geronimo VFW Country Dance

Jim Bolado & Country Sounds will be playing fantastic country dance music at Geronimo VFW, 6808 N Hwy 123 in Geronimo on March 12, 3-6:30 p.m. Kitchen opens at 2 p.m. $8 donation. Friendly hall open to all. For reservations and info call 830-379-0506.

Ranch Park. Activities include live presentations, hands-on experiences, a dome star show, solar observations and a night sky observing party. See www.texasnightskyfestival.org for more information.

March 19

Geronimo VFW Dance

There will be a dance featuring Charles and the Fabulous 4 at the Geronimo VFW in Geronimo on March 19. The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 pm. $8 donation. Hall is open to all. For more information/reservations, call (830) 305-8829.

This gathering held March 16-18 at the Wimberley Village Library offers insight into writing for fiction, non-fiction and poetry as well as sessions on publishing. The seminar is presented by the Texas Authors Institute of History, a one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to Texas authors. See Writing.TexasAuthors.Institute for a list of sessions and schedule.

March 18

Texas Night Sky Festival

Celebrate the Hill Country’s night skies at this annual festival March 18 at Dripping Springs

Hooked on Fishing Spring Fishing Tournament

On Saturday, March 25, the city of Kyle will hold its annual spring fishing tournament at Lake Kyle for all adults with a valid Texas Freshwater Fishing License. This unique tournament will test your strategic ability to catch qualifying species of fish in Lake Kyle: Large-mouth bass, sunfish/perch and channel catfish. See www. cityofkyle.com/recreation/fishing-tournaments to register and for a schedule.

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Live on the Lawn

Live on the Lawn, formerly the Spring Concert Series, at San Marcos Plaza Park, will begin March 23 at 6:30 p.m. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. Every Thursday, the event will feature a different sustainability theme and vendors, plus performances by awesome local musicians.

The event is free and family-friendly.

March 24 & 25

WildFlower Spring Market

WildFlower Spring Market will feature live music, entertainment, food trucks and shopping at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 29400 RR 12 across from Dripping Springs Elementary.

Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $5admission. $1 off with canned good for Food Bank. Hourly door prizes. Free parking.

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March 25

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Geronimo VFW Dance

There will be a dance featuring Glen Collins and the Alibis at the Geronimo VFW in Geronimo from 3-6:30 on March 26. The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 pm. $8 donation. Hall is open to all.

For more information/reservations, call (830) 305-8829.

March 30/31

Stephen Dunn Reading and Book Signings

Author Stephen Dunn will hold a reading and signing at The Wittliff Collections on Thursday, March 30 at 3:30 p.m. and the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center on Friday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Dunn is the author of sixteen books, including Different Hours, which won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for poetry. He has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Rockefeller Fellowship, and three fellowships from the

National Endowment for the Arts. Since 1974 he has taught at Richard Stockton College of NJ, where he is Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing. In addition to his books, his work has appeared in The Atlantic, The Nation, New Republic, the New Yorker, Georgia Review, and the American Poetry Review.

March 30

Live on the Lawn

Live on the Lawn at San Marcos Plaza Park, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. Every Thursday, the event will feature a different sustainability theme and vendors, plus performances by awesome local musicians. The event is free and family-friendly.

March 31-April 1 Kyle Field Day

Get your sneakers ready for the inaugural Kyle Field Day at Gregg-Clarke Park on March 31-April 1. Spend a weekend playing tugof-war, dodgeball, capture the flag, human foosball and more. All levels of athletes are welcome. There are a variety of silly skill games to even the playing field. In between activities, teams can take a break in the beer garden, grab a bite to eat, browse vendor booths and recharge for the next round of play.

The awards ceremony will be held Saturday evening, where the team with the most points will be awarded the grand prize trophy, some great sponsor swag, and a free team admission for the next go-around! Participants must be 21+ and teams must be co-ed.

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Debbie Thames Insurance Agency AUTO • HOME • LIFE BOAT • HEALTH 251 N. FM 1626 #2C • Buda, TX 78610 Office: (512) 312-1917 • Fax: 312-0688 Email: dvthames@austin.rr.com Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Your Business & Referrals Are Appreciated

FM 2770 & Kohler’s Crossing • 1715 Kirby, Kyle, TX 78640 in Plum Creek

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Hays County Echo Service Directory AIR CONDITIONING A&E Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC

Free furnace special, $500 off complete system or 15% off any repair by mentioning you saw us here.

512-312-9535 www.ae4cool.com

APC Services Pro, LLC Electrical, A/C, heating Commercial and residential.

Free service call with repair.

512–295–4023 www.APCServicePros.com

NEMEC Heating and Air

Proudly serving Central Texas.

Residential, commercial and after hours available. chris@nemecheatingandair.com 512–312–9081 512–789–5132

AUTOMOTIVE AMM Collision Center

Three great locations!

Kyle: 21681 IH–35, 262–1013 Austin: 11740 Manchaca Rd., 292–1060 Dripping Springs: 3990 Hwy 290, 512–894–3888

Buda Automotive

You know us... by our reputation!

Full service car & truck repair.

601 S. Loop 4 in Buda 512–295–2832

COMPUTER SERVICE Hays Technical Services

Want help selecting the best value? Office systems not maintained? Did your kids or employees leave your computer useless? mike@haystech.com

DIRT Rick-Rob Trucking

Loam, topsoil, sand, gravel, roadbase, asphalt millings, granite, compost mix. Tractor work available. Specializing in country driveways.

512-858-7952. robinnds@aol. com, www.rick-rob.com

GLASS SERVICE Berry Glass Company

Commercial and Residential Contract glazing, storefronts, insulated glass, furniture tops, tempered glass and mirrors.

Framed & frameless tub & shower enclosure.

5360 Industrial Way Dr., Buda, TX 78610. 512–312–2767

FENCING HTC Fence & More

Wood fences built right. Repairs, gates, post replacements, fully insured. Mowing $45 for standard yard (mow, edge & cleanup). Free estimates, veteran owned.

830-556-7445

Central Garage, LLC

Complete Auto Repair, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

20 Hwy. 290 West, Dripping Springs 512-894-4114 or 512-858-4252

LANDSCAPING Daniel Stone & Landscaping Supplies

We deliver. Grass: St. Augustine, Buffalo, Bermuda, Tifway.

Chopped rock, patio rock, flagstone, drystack, gravel, river rock, mulch, sand and loam.

12015 Hwy 290 W, Cedar Valley, Austin. 512-288-8488.

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Who Does Your Lawn

Call Jesse Reyna at 512-7882180 or email apa6207@ sbcglobal.net Offering competitive pricing and superior service in the Manchaca, Buda, and Kyle area since 2010.

Taking care of all lawn needs so you can play. Mowing, trimming, edging, debris removal, flower bed maintenance

LEGAL SERVICES John A. Hall

Attorney and Counselors At Law Business law, wills, trust, probate, family law, divorce, custody, consumer law, deceptive trade, property law, landlord–tenant law, personal, injury, DWI, criminal defense, debt defense, general civil litigation. 130 Hall Professional Center , Kyle, TX. 512–268–6425

PLUMBING Prince Plumbing Company

Residential repair, remodeling, water heaters, sewer maintenance, slab & gas leak repair. 20 years experience, family owned and operated.

512–312–0710

POOL SERVICE G&S Pool and Spa Service

Serving South Austin, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Kyle and Buda since 1994. 512–326–4695. www.gspoolspa.com

High Tide Pool Service

Over 10 years cleaning and maintaining pools. Drain & cleans pressure washing, full service repairs, replastering. Free estimates, call Keith Miller at 512 965-3465.

REMODELING Tri–County Construction

Let us make your dreams a reality!

Specializing in custom remodeling and insurance repairs since 1984.

Fully insured. 512–282–6224

Wild West Remodeling

No job too small or too big!

Kitchen/bath remodels, painting, tile, siding, decks, trim, door & window replacements, drywall repair, electrical and plumbing.

Curtis Dorsett, 512–402–4704

ROOFING Area Roofing Company

Serving Hays County. Residential & Commercial. Free estimates.

Insurance claims welcome. Ron Johnson, owner. 512–312–5050

Wrangler Roofing

Absolutely no money down. Claims specialist on staff. Experience, honesty and integrity. See website for special offers. www.

WranglerGutterProtection.com.

512-351-5402

SEPTIC SERVICES All American Wastewater Solutions, LLC

Septic problems... Let us help!

Locally serving our community since 1982. Septic repair and installation specialist, septic tank pumping and servicing, aerobic system servicing and more.

Commercial and residential. www. allsepticcheck.com, 512–282–3889.

Sellman Enterprises, Inc.

Septic plumbing, cleaning, repairs Commercial & Residential Serving the Hays Metro area, including Travis, Blanco, Bastrop, Williamson & surrounding counties.

512–312–0002 www.SellmanSepticServices.com

SHOE REPAIR Austin Shoe Hospital

Quality boot & shoe repair as well as purse and luggage repair.

Ten locations in Central Texas including: Ben White & Manchaca, 512-440-8788; Hwy 290 & Nutty Brown Rd., 512-827-3398; and Hwy 290 in Oak Hill, 512-2886386.

TREE SERVICES Lees Trees

Firewood, pruning, tree removal, chipping, planting, cedar posts, bulk mulch. Free assessments & estimates. Affordable oak wilt treatment. Schedule ball moss treatment for June. Call Marcus Lees at (512) 858-4018, leestrees@vownet.net

WINDOW TREATMENTS Made in the Shade

Custom window treatments at affordable prices. Graber, Hunter Douglas, Norman and more.

Blinds, shades, draperies and shutters. Low prices with lifetime guarantees and fast professional installation. Call 512-847-8970, www.madeintheshadeofwimberley. com

Grub Buzz

PIES FRIES TACOS ENCHILADAS SOUPS WINGS BARBECUE BURGERS SANDWICHES SNACKS COCKTAILS

Serving breakfast and lunch and now open for dinner

100 N Main Street, Buda, TX 78610 • (512) 312-4387 www.BrooklynsDownSouth.com

No sauce.

No forks.

No kidding.

GERMAN-STYLE BARBECUE RESTAURANT IN LOCKHART, THE BARBECUE CAPITAL OF TEXAS! Monday - Saturday: 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Want to join Grub Buzz?

619 N. Colorado St. • Lockhart, TX 78644-2110 Phone: 512-398-2361 • Fax: 512-376-5576 kreuzmarket@sbcglobal.net

Call Tracy at 512-268-7862 or email ads@haysfreepress.com to advertise your restaurant today.

Business Hours:

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Quality Care for Your Little Ones YOUR CHILDREN are at the center of our care team at every age. Our pediatricians are on-call 24/7 and our phone schedulers and phone nurses are available 24/7 as well.

Learn more ARC pediatrics.com

— ARC PEDIATRICIANS NEAR YOU — 3420 FM 967, Ste B-100 Buda, TX 78610 967 Wiley Way

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Clinic Hours M–F: 7:30am–5:00pm

ARC Kyle Plum Creek 4100 Everett St, Ste 400 Kyle, TX 78640

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Buda Sportsplex Dr

ARC Buda NOW OPEN

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