Ralph R. Rodriguez's Blog

Posted on 01/20/2025
How to Prevent Erosion & Landslides by Gardening on a Slope
Planting anything on an incline might seem like more trouble than it's worth. However, if your yard has any slopes, you could be at risk for soil erosion and landslides. The best way to avoid them is to plant trees, shrubs or other plants on the slope to strengthen the ground. Here are some tips for gardening on...
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Posted on 01/13/2025
How Building and Maintaining a Late Summer Garden Keep Fresh Vegetables Coming
There’s a common misconception that vegetable gardening follows a cycle of planting during spring and harvesting before autumn frosts descend. While a wide range of vegetables, herbs and other edibles require following this pattern, exceptions persist. It may come as something of a surprise, but late-summer and even early fall gardens can yield a harvest before winter arrives....
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Posted on 01/06/2025
How to remodel your home on a budget
You may want to start home renovations to increase your...
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Posted on 12/30/2024
Property tax abatement: The basics
Property taxes are a major expense for most homeowners and...
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Posted on 12/23/2024
3 Great bedroom plants
Bedroom plants have many benefits. In addition to making...
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Posted on 12/16/2024
30-Year mortgages: A brief guide
 Most homebuyers, even those just starting their...
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Posted on 12/09/2024
Manufactured homes: Insurance basics
Manufactured homes insurance is similar to traditional...
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Posted on 12/02/2024
Why you need dwelling coverage
Dwelling coverage is a crucial part of every standard...
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Posted on 11/25/2024
4 Reasons to build a greenhouse
If you want to get the most out of their gardening...
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Posted on 11/18/2024
Umbrella Plant & Other Indoor Trees Pet Owners Should Avoid
Unfortunately, many popular houseplants are toxic to pets. Many of the small tree varieties commonly grown as houseplants, like the umbrella plant, can make both humans and animals sick if ingested. Here is a basic guide to popular indoor trees pet owners should avoid: Umbrella Plant Umbrella plants are named for their whorl-pattern leaves creating a dense canopy...
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Posted on 01/24/2025
Another Property Sold - 10942 Geneva Moon, San Antonio, TX 78254
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Some things don't change in real estate, and you put this charming tree covered front and back yard ready to move in 3 bedroom 2 bath home and you have a little something for everyone. Split bedroom design allows for maximum privacy for adults and children, or multiple adults. 1-story charmer with no steps is a rare find these days, flexible floorplan that allows for two eating areas if needed, indoor oversized utility room, refrigerator already included, window coverings all in place, with generous sized bedrooms and this home is ready to be your next home. For those cooler days and nights already upon us, a...
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Posted on 01/19/2025
Another Property Sold - Lot 5 County Road 2481, Hondo, TX 78861
MUST SELL TODAY!! NEW PRICE SAME GREAT OPPORTUNITY!! Looking for the ideal small Hill Country Community with LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION....welcome to ROLLING HILLS RANCH ESTATES and come see why Homesite #5 fits this community description to a T!! Only 13 miles from Bandera and only 12 miles from Hondo location is ideal for next Hill Country Home or maybe your very first one! A full 5 acres, at least 2 natural building sites with views for miles and miles make it the ideal location to get away from the big city....but not be far if you need to get back for work or play. Looking for a place to love on your horse....or become a horse lover,...
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