nc: Wesley Oaks neighborhood near Waxhaw, NC
- 11/27/10 08:39 AM
Situated in western Union County, North Carolina, the Wesley Oaks neighborhood boasts some of the best schools in the region. Minutes from the small town of Waxhaw, NC and the community of Wesley Chapel, Wesley Oaks is surrounded by wooded spaces, cultivated farms, equestrian facilities, and convenient shopping. As well, Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city is just a short drive away for endless opportunities for entertainment, fine and casual dining, miles of shopping, culture, night life, and business. Wesley Oaks has it all with 445 homes and all the amenities including a clubhouse, pool, and playground. (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)
Waxhaw, North Carolina Waxhaw, North Carolina is an historic town located in the western part of Union County. Named after the Native American tribe who originally inhabited the region, the Town of Waxhaw dates from the 1770s. A bedroom community of the state's largest city, Charlotte, Waxhaw offers the best of suburban living with nature just outside the back door and culture just around the corner. Waxhaw boasts some of the best public schools of Union County, an active retirement community, and singles' night life just minutes away in the Ballantyne area of south Charlotte. Having gained its popularity decades (1 comments)