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Turf Wars – Trees and Lawns
A common problem in many landscapes is the competition of trees and lawn for the same light and resources. In many home landscapes, what began as a lush lawn with small trees has become a thin and weedy lawn shaded by many large trees. By knowing what both trees and lawns require for site and maintenance, you can determine if you can have a lawn in the shade of trees and, if so, how.
Read MoreSoutheastern NCâs 4 Best Places To Explore (With Kids!)
Southeastern NCâs 4 Best Places To Explore (With Kids!) Summer is in full swing, the kids are out of school and the grandkids are heading to St. James Plantation in sunny Southport, NC! find the Best Places To Explore here!. Hours on the beach are hours well-spent, but sometimes itâs fun to try a little…
Read MoreGrand Vacations For You and Your Grandchildren
Grand Vacations For You and Your Grandchildren by JG Walker (Read in the Digital Issue HERE) As a parent, your summer vacation with the kids may have been a trip to âthe beachâ or the trek down to DisneyWorld. Your kids may do the same with their children. But as a grandparent, your time with…
Read MoreAll the Rave – Stand Up Paddleboarding Takes Mid-lifers By Storm
It’s the every-woman/every-man’s sport. Paddlers can dress it up from meditative to competitive and, if they get creative, even a touch risky. And, it’s available just about anywhere with water, from lakes to rivers to waterways and the ocean.
Read MoreIncome Strategies for Retirement – Five Common Considerations
How much money will you need to retire? Do you have a financial plan to help you meet the needs of retirement? Do you have enough assets to last a retirement of 20 to 30 years? Do you have a âRetirement Income Spend-Down Planâ? These are actually loaded questions; many factors are involved and a…
Read MoreBlueberries: The Tiny Super Fruit
Blueberries: The Tiny Super Fruit While many fruits are good for you, the blueberry is arguably the prettiest of color and (in my personal, opinion) the sweetest in taste. It ranks second only to the strawberry for the nationâs most popular berry. Famous for the purple-blue tone, with red-violet insides, blueberries were my absolute favorite…
Read MoreMinto Harbor Isle: Life on Florida’s Last Private Island
White sandy beaches-crystal blue waters. Sounds like the ideal retirement spot. And why not choose the finest? Minto Harbour Isle on Anna Marina Sound in Florida has miles of what you’re looking for. The best part: it’s private! Homes in this 55+ community aren’t extremely expensive either-they will cost you anywhere from $300-500,000. You can…
Read MoreTips For Staying Cool This Summer
As the temperature increases outside, it can be difficult to stay cool. In some parts of the country, including some of the best places to retire, heat warnings can even be issued. Regardless of your location, it’s important to know how to stay cool this summer, especially if you lack air conditioning. Overheating isn’t just a matter of becoming a little sweaty; it can affect your overall health. So, we’ve compiled a few tried and true ways to stay cool this summer while still enjoying your favorite activities.
Read MoreRetiring to Costa Rica â Still a âGood Dealâ?
Retiring to Costa Rica â Still a âGood Dealâ? By Jessica Schutt Making the choice to move your life abroad is big, and not something to be considered lightly! Regardless of whether youâre looking to make a permanent move or a temporary one, the options abound as to where you can lay your proverbial hat.…
Read MoreLa Pura Vida: Costa Rica
It may seem strange at first but more than 20,000 U.S. expatriates live in Costa Rica, many of whom are retirees. In a country of just over four million, why would so many people choose to retire in Costa Rica?
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