Lifestyle

The river birch naturally grows along riverbanks. But as a landscape tree, it can be planted almost anywhere in the U.S. The species is valued for its relatively rapid growth, tolerance of wetness and some drought, unique curling bark, spreading limbs, and relative resistance to birch borer.

Bull Shoals Library held their annual Book, Bake and Yard Sale Festival May 26, 27 and 28 in the library annex. The festival is an important source of funding for the all-volunteer Library.

Here are sone fun museums to visit on a day trip to Branson. Be sure and visit websites of the places you would like to go and look for discounted tickets to make your trip more economical friendly.

Put rainwater to use in your landscape with the help of rain barrels. This centuries old technique allows you to capture rainfall to use for watering ornamental gardens and containers.