Which is better: Canyon or Medina Lake Areas (San Antonio, New Braunfels: homes, camper)

[texasdreamin]

That sure is good news. I took a look and the website and seems like they certainly have a great choice. My favorite, however, was the pieces of limestone that they carved and made nice pieces with it. My second love is craftwork and I would be in heaven to find nice pieces like that on my very own property. I know that limestone is a soft stone and easy to carve.

One last question...if I were to purchase property that has cedar on it, wouldn't I be able to sell that off or have it chopped for fire wood? Isn't it a nice hardwood?

[Steel Man]

Originally Posted by texasdreamin

...One last question...if I were to purchase property that has cedar on it, wouldn't I be able to sell that off or have it chopped for fire wood? Isn't it a nice hardwood?

Good question. However, I never had to deal with clearing cedar. Here is a local web site that will give you some good info:

http://www.brushchipping.com/CedarTrees.html

[texasdreamin]

I took a look at the site, but was a little confused. It says to beware of CEDAR CHOPPERS, who offer to chop your cedar, for free...but it doesn't tell you why. Guess I'll start researching in that area. Thanks.

[Steel Man]

texasdreamin,

Concerning the cedar web site. I believe that they are just trying to tell you not to trust the ones that do it for free or for very little money. Nothing is free. Go a little deeper and you will see what type of machines they use and by the looks of it, not cheap. I would use these guys for large jobs (many acres).

[neddy]

Texasdreaming, if ya want to get a piece of land you also need to be aware of all the oak wilt that is in central texas killing oak trees in mass. just google it and you will see what a problem is. Make me sad to see great parcels of land with all these dead trees in the hill country that I love and grew up in.

[Steel Man]

neddy,

Is oak wilt the only thing that kills the oak trees? How about Spanish moss?

texasdreamin,

Here are some pictures of oak wilt and what it does.





http://www.texasoakwilt.org/

[texasdreamin]

Wow, that is so disheartening. Oak trees are one of my favorites. I remember them and the acorns, from when I was a child. Haven't seen one in Cali. Looking forward to having them on my property.

I hope I won't have to deal with the wilt. At least I know what to look for, when seeking land to purchase; howerver, if it should happen...I DO love my fireplace. I would use the dead wood, so it would not go to waste.

[neddy]

Steelman, From everything I know Spanish moss won't kill. may not like it but won't kill. Oak Wilt is something else! Its a headache that is for sure. IF you want to do any pruning on a piece of land ask the local ag service when you can trim to reduce the chance of spreading cause the stuff does have a sort of "dormant" periods during certain months. I know out of the "season" they asked us not to clear anything

[Steel Man]

Thanks for the answer neddy. I see up close those cluster balls of Spanish moss (or maybe it is something else) and notice that the branch they're on appears dead (no leaves). However, the ball itself still appears to be alive when you pull it apart. I guess this is more of a parasitic-type plant. It is real noticeable on trees that appear dead with no leaves except these balls. Anyway you look at it, it's still an eyesore and shame for such large majestic trees.

[Havasau Pathfinder]

I'm interested in buying a home and some land near Medina lake. Are there any established builders with ranches or such (home and 2+ acres, near other homes with 2+ acres, etc), or is it just an assortment of single homes?