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“It’s November” … What needs to be donePLANTING
FERTILIZING AND PRUNING
GARDEN WATCH
EXTREME GARDENING TOPICS Extreme Soil – Ellis County’s soil is known as Blackland Prairie soil. It is also known as “cracking clays” because of the large deep cracks that form in dry weather. This high shrink-swell property can cause serious damage to foundations, highways, and other structures. Making sure to keep foundations watered in hot dry conditions can help to offset this “shrink — swell” effect. |
FEATURED PLANT
The Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesi) is a favorite holiday season house plant, but one which needs careful attention to details if it is to live and flower again the next year. These are cacti which in nature live in the crotches of jungle trees, and benefit from light, porous soil mixed with leafmold and sand. Keep the plant in a sheltered place until danger of freezing is over. Water carefully, keeping in mind that overwatering is the major cause of failure with Christmas cactus. Soak the potting medium when watering, then allow the plant to become almost dry before watering again. |
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