monroe: Wooded Estate Home for Sale in Monroe, NC
- 06/07/11 01:20 PM
5411 Griffith Road, Monroe, NC Drive down the entrance to this country estate under the canopy of hardwoods. The beautiful and substantial brick exterior is your first impression of this sizable, yet unpretentious home. Enter the front door into the 2 story foyer and prepare to be inspired by the gleaming hardwood floors and the handsome chair rail and crown molding. French doors open into the formal dining room where sparkling wainscoting and large bright windows are sure to impress. Make your way to the den where arched windows bring in the view of the wooded backyard. Gas logs set … (0 comments)
monroe: Home for Sale in Monroe, Union County, NC
- 05/24/11 10:14 AM
2825 Aprilia Lane in Monroe, NC Welcome to a home with everything: luxury, space, comfort, and beauty. This exceptional home has had one owner since its construction in 2005 and has been perfectly maintained. Warm hardwoods flow throughout the entire main floor, upgraded light fixtures brighten the rooms, vaulted ceilings enhance the rooms, and neutral paint colors grace the walls. The open floor plan with a split bedroom design creates an excellent environment for both entertaining and privacy. The entry hall begins the positive first impressions with wainscoting that flows into the formal dining room. The great room boasts gas … (0 comments)
monroe: Gardening Tips for Union County NC - Great Tools
- 04/27/11 06:42 AM
Best Investments for the Gardener When money is tight, we often look carefully at each purchase to justify it as an investment. Choosing from the plethora of gardening tools available in the garden center is difficult for those of us who love collecting gadgets for our favorite past-time. Do I really need another tool to plant, prune, or pot? Here are my top 5 recommendations for the casual or serious gardener to make life easier in the yard this spring. Felco pruners are the Cadillac of hand pruners and come in various sizes. There is even a pair for left-handed … (1 comments)
monroe: Home for Sale in Monroe, Union County, NC
- 04/27/11 06:20 AM
1400 Lucille Avenue, Monroe, NC Located in one of the historic neighborhoods in Monroe is this lovely brick home. The new front landscaping welcomes the visitor and draws the eye of everyone on the street. The entry-way with plush carpeting and elegant crown molding gives way to the formal living and dining rooms with their bright windows and neutral paint colors. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space and countertops for the cook in the family, and the adjacent breakfast room provides a place for informal dining. The family room has beautifully re-finished hardwood floors, a cozy brick fireplace, and … (0 comments)
monroe: Home for Sale in Monroe, Union County, NC
- 04/27/11 06:13 AM
6623 Luther Lane. Monroe, NC Interested in a beautifully appointed home in a neighborhood set in the country yet close to everything? This is the place! The foyer of this 3 year old home opens to the formal dining room with elegant space for all. The great room has warm wood floors and a magnificent vaulted ceiling, fireplace and bright windows, neutral colors and splendid architectural details. The gourmet kitchen has a breakfast bar, custom mahogany cabinets, built-in spice drawer, matching appliances, and storage space galore. The master suite has ample closet space, ceiling fan, vaulted ceiling, a door that … (0 comments)
monroe: New Listing: 705 West Street, Monroe, Union County, NC
- 03/08/11 05:18 AM
705 West Street, Monroe, NC This traditional brick ranch is a perfect first home. The floor plan is so friendly with the large, eat-in kitchen and the living room with the gas fireplace and pretty, painted mantel. The kitchen has been updated with beautiful oak cabinets and countertops. The bedrooms are numerous enough to spare one as an office or study. There is plenty of room outside to entertain on the deck and patio, and the outdoor fireplace makes it a year-round gathering place. This historic neighborhood is just minutes from downtown Monroe, and the streets are perfect for strolling, … (0 comments)
monroe: In the Garden - Winter Dreams in Union County, NC
- 02/21/11 12:09 PM
The Canada geese have returned. The same pair has nested on our pond for the last 17 years. They mate for life and rebuild the same nest year after year. Like clockwork, in early February, the pair flies in with their juvenile children, hang around as if they are considering the integrity of the neighborhood, and then insist to their year-old kids that it is time for them to launch. The adolescent offspring depart to greener shorelines, and the husband and wife settle in for the next six weeks of nesting, incubation, and hatching of new babies. Unlike most folks … (0 comments)
monroe: 3301 Luke Court, Monroe, Union County, NC
- 02/08/11 08:57 AM
NEW LISTING COMING SOON 3301 Luke Court, Monroe, NC The large yard for this home is its greatest asset at 1.36 acres. Located on a cul de sac in a small neighborhood, this traditional home lies in rural Union County surrounded by wooded and open land. The home has been beautifully maintained and features a 2 car garage, hardwood floors through most of the house, vaulted ceiling and fireplace in the family room, spacious closets, screened back porch, deck, and did we mention the huge yard? A great price for a lovely home.
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monroe: Gardening Tips for Union County NC - Winter Pruning
- 01/06/11 09:36 AM
PRUNING INFORMATION FOR WINTER Old habits die hard. As a gardener and former landscaper, I can't help but think about my landscape as winter begins its rule over my garden. May I talk a little about plants to help me get through the dreary doldrums of winter? Let's talk about pruning: What should I prune? Trees and shrubs that are overgrown. Plants damaged by disease, insects, or weather Plants that are crowding others or are poorly shaped What tools do I use? Hand pruners are used for cuts on stems that are less than one half inch in diameter. Lopping shears … (0 comments)
Whether you garden in Monroe, Waxhaw, Indian Trail, or Wingate, you have probably encountered the hard, impenetrable soil of our county. Concrete is a substance that likely comes to mind when most of us begin digging in our yards to plant a new shrub.
The culprit is Union County's clay soil. Whether it is red or gray/brown, our clay is a difficult medium in which to garden. It compacts because the soil particles are small and bind too closely together. Organic matter helps to improve the soil structure … (0 comments)
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