need some facts about cactus Texas?
Q. hubby offered government job in Cactus Texas need some answers about possible rental property, shopping hospitals general facts, population etc thanks
Asked by chatty_cathy55 - Wed Feb 6 06:02:11 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Cactus is a city in Moore County, Texas, United States, along U.S. Route 287. The population was 2,538 at the 2000 census. They are way in the panhandle no where close to Houston or really anywhere. Does not look like you will be doing too much shopping there.
Answered by Texas Happy Horn - Wed Feb 6 13:55:04 2008

Where can i find a good hotel in Lubbock, Texas,preferably near the cactus theatre?
Q. Any Ideas??? I am planning to visit there next summer and I am checking out my options in advance :) x
Asked by nicole - Thu Jan 1 07:10:34 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. try this website www.visitlubbock.com
Answered by Daisymay - Thu Jan 1 08:44:29 2009

Apartment rentals in Round Rock, Texas which come in the Great Oaks or Cactus Ranch elementary schools area?
Q. I am looking for an apartment in Round Rock which will allow the kids to go to one of those two schools but I have had no luck online. Can anyone help me please?
Asked by Engineer - Mon Jul 21 20:01:03 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'd check out ...they have alot of rental classifieds.
Answered by BernardB - Tue Jul 22 16:22:26 2008

Three toed Texas cactus whomper.....?
Q. Several weeks ago I saw on here that a creature has been discovered in Texas. This critter is named 'Three toed Texas cactus whomper'. He/she apparently has the ability to change from green to blue, and vice versa. I have not been able to find out much about this curious thing. Can anyone help?
Asked by Regina (SOC) - Wed Apr 23 09:49:55 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A three toed texas cactus whomper is basically a new breed of rabbit, it is the Three BOWED texas cactus whomper of which is a critter. Due to radiation and the current litter crisis, this creature is able to change it's appearance to better suit the polluted area and is able to curl itself into the shape of a crumpled plastic bag, it's truely fascinating to watch. For more information, I would suggest sights such as wikipedia and google. There are very few images of such an animal. However, I happen to have in my possession one of them. I may show it to you if you are nice... and have cake
Answered by lollielegs - Wed Apr 23 09:58:40 2008

How do I re-plant cactus? I live in south Texas?
Q. I have a freshly broken prickly pear cactus. How long can the stems be out or soil or water. How do I re-plant? Do I let them root in water first?
Asked by Jam M - Sun Aug 31 21:50:25 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Cut off the jagged pieces, preferrably at the smallest diametered part availabe. Allow the cut to heal in the air for 3-4 days, at least. Do not allow hot suntight to hit it, especially not if laying on the ground w/ the flat side of a pad upwards--it will COOK! Perpare the spot you want to plant it, preferably with well-draining soil. After the healing time is over, stand the piece up, set it onto the soil/sand, & prop it up with whatever. There are no roots with which for it to draw up any moisture yet, so the soil shouldn't be wet--not necessarily moist, either, for awhile. After 2-4 weeks --but not if the weather might freeze!-- barely moisten the soil. Let it dry out before remoistening it, to keep mold & mildew from forming & [cont.]
Answered by 2Q&Learn - Sun Aug 31 22:13:56 2008

is it illegal to pick cactus in texas?
Q. is it illegal to pick cactus in texas?
Asked by jennyvanness@sbcglobal.net - Mon May 1 22:00:10 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Certain types, no. And no, most of us Texans don't say "Howdy Yall!! He! He! He!"
Answered by mattlax8 - Mon May 1 22:01:45 2006

i need gardening help! what can grow well in indirect sunlight, north central texas?
Q. the north side of my house has a small garden area that used to have just hedge bushes...i dug them up and would like to have a cactus garden with indigenous texas plants...the main problem with this area is that it does not receive direct sunlight most of the year...will cactus grow there? is there something else attractive that will? do you have a link to a great beginner gardening website? thank you!
Asked by grae - Sun Feb 17 16:38:09 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I live in Ft Worth I see cactus of all types but usually away from house. I would do mthe corner so it will get some sunlight a way out from wall. I found that Cannas doing well here most anyplace I put them. Just need water hot evenings and actually will come back again after winter and you can thin and start new spot. OURs got 6 ft tall with miracle grow, which we use for everything. Soak a little with roots then add to water for planting then about every 2 weeks , easy instructions on bag. Worth the cost. texas a m has site under Texas gardens and lots others too.
Answered by Texas granny turtle - Sun Feb 17 16:51:58 2008

Excuse me, dear cactus eater, Did You dare to mess with Texas?
Q. Suns may be hot, however a Real Man of Genius, 10 gl hat Texan, could bare anykind of heat under the endless sky of Texas. Sorry Desert Rose, maybe next season!!!
Asked by Gabriel_Arena - Thu May 17 14:41:28 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Excuse me, - after you round up your cows, and break in a horse or 2, tune in Friday, we will see u in Phoenix for game 7.
Answered by KAZONE - Thu May 17 14:47:17 2007

What type of plants are for drought for Texas? (please no cacti)?
Q. What type of plants are for drought for Texas? (please no cacti)?
Asked by Tsunami - Sat Oct 6 19:13:03 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. May I suggest Yucca? There are many varieties from low growing bush type to the tall type, all with different widths and colors of leaves and different color and sizes of blooms. Low to no maintenance. They can be planted in combination for contrast, also.
Answered by Bromeliad - Sun Oct 7 14:41:59 2007

Would "Texas" be a great destination for your next vacation?
Q. Here is a list of actual places to travel in Texas. need to be cheered up? happy, Texas 79042 Pep , Texas 79353 Smiley , Texas 78159 Paradise , Texas 76073 Rainbow , Texas 76077 Sweet Home , Texas 77987 Comfort , Texas 78013 Friendship, Texas 76530 Love the Sun? Sun City , Texas 78628 Sunrise , Texas 76661 Sunset, Texas 76270 Sundown, Texas 79372 Sunray , Texas 79086 Sunny Side , Texas 77423 Want something to eat? Bacon , Texas 76301 Noodle , Texas 79536 Oatmeal , Texas 78605 Turkey , Texas 79261 Trout , Texas 75789 Sugar Land , Texas 77479 Salty, Texas 76567 Rice , Texas 75155 And top it off with: Sweetwater , Texas 79556 Why… [cont.]
Asked by G s - Sun Jun 7 16:56:17 2009 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You forgot 'Waxahachie' - home of Tom T. !!! LOL
Answered by Regina (SOC) - Sun Jun 7 18:04:35 2009

What are the best perennials for Texas?
Q. I live in TX and I can't go by what the plant tag says for whether they will survive or not. If I buy them that say "full sun" they die in full sun because it's too hot. They actually do really well in the shade. My entire front yard is pretty much full sun. I'm not a fan of cactus or anything ugly. Any suggestions on something I can plant that I will not have to replant every year?
Asked by JennD - Sun Mar 25 18:43:49 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I live in inland Australia and have the same problem. I have found if I check the label then halve the sun they recommend I don't get into too much trouble eg full sun = half sun, half sun=morning sun only etc. A trick we use here is to plant nursery plants, usually a native to caste shade on the garden beds to get the plants going. The hot afternoon sun cooks my plants so I have large shrubs and trees on that side of the house and this shades my garden in the afternoon it makes a great difference when you create a 'micro-climate'. My summer temperatures go up to105 deg F and winter goes down to20 deg F. Here's a list of perennials that I have found hardy Pennisetum setaceum (purple fountain grass) - many grasses do well, worth… [cont.]
Answered by Dragon - Sun Mar 25 23:33:14 2007

Cacti & Succulent gardeners of SE Texas?
Q. Would anybody in Jasper, Newton, Angelina, Sabine (etc) counties be interested in starting up a cacti & succulent grower's club? The nearest ones that I could find in our area were in Houston I guess I should have stated, if you're interested, please email me at concretebrunette@yahoo.co m, and use the subject "cacti & succulent club" I'll want at least 10 people before making up a club.
Asked by concretebrunette - Thu Feb 28 10:12:55 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. YES
Answered by bigturkeyme - Thu Feb 28 10:29:41 2008

what kind of plant would be best for the texas area and can live thru the summer with out dieing?
Q. not a cactus i need a bout five of them for a project
Asked by Ismael - Tue Aug 26 22:41:05 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Irises are wonderful!!! They don't care about what soil, not much watering needed, takes the heat well. Petunias, Garden Pholx, Portulaca.
Answered by kiahurtme - Tue Aug 26 23:02:00 2008

What type of plants grow well in direct sunlight?
Q. The front of my house receives direct sunlight and there is not any available shade. I have a large area for a nice flower bed but everything i plant shrivels and dies in the rough texas heat. What will not dry up but still look nice? Please do not suggest cactus. lol
Asked by baznholli - Sun Mar 22 01:06:34 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Any grass at all, but its probably the amount of water that you give i would suggest Bermuda, zoysia, or centipede grass.
Answered by Tofu - Sun Mar 22 01:45:52 2009

spyder hides in cactus
Q. would someone please tell me if this is an urban legend someone brought a catus home from texas and one day the catus started to shake so she called the fire department when they took the cactus outside spider babys started to come out of it. i seen it was an urban legend on tv would u tell my daughter if this is a legand or truth
Asked by mr_blue_dog - Sun Aug 3 13:21:12 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, plants are home to many kinds of animal life, including spiders. I can definitely believe that someone could buy a cactus, take it home then realize that a spider was living in it. But the part with the cactus shaking and the fire department and the hundreds of baby spiders...That was all added for dramatic flair, makes for a more interesting story that people will keep telling others. It is not something that should keep you up at night, though. ;-) Whenever you want to find out about urban legends, check out www.snopes.com. They have all kinds of urban legends up there. And if you don't see what you are looking for, you can email them and they will find out for you.
Answered by wolfgal_2000 - Sun Aug 3 13:33:56 2008

How do I get rid of bug bites? Or at least stop the itching?
Q. I've got a LOT of bug bites, mostly on my legs, and they feel like I'm running through a cactus patch on fire. I'm not sure what is biting me. I have washed the sheets and I washed my legs in cold water. I bought "extra strength Benadryl itch stopping cream" and it's not working. Please help me! {I'm down in south Texas only for a while.}
Asked by contact_lacie - Fri Oct 17 12:16:52 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If the benadryl cream isn't working, you can try calamine lotion (the pink stuff). If those don't help a lot, then you may have an allergic reaction to whatever is biting you. OR if they are burning you very badly there is a chance you came across some fire ants... when I first moved down south I did not understand how painful those can be. They make little blisters where they have bit you. Another remedy, and it works if you do it correctly, was given to my mother by a pharmacist when I got a bad spider bite when I was young, and it also works on mosquito bites,... Clorox or any kind of bleach. However do NOT do it if you have scratched the bite, as then the clorox will really hurt! If you have a bite and dab a bit of clorox on it right… [cont.]
Answered by maura p - Fri Oct 17 12:29:52 2008

What is the legal status of "legal drugs" in schools?
Q. Is it legal to smoke salvia in a texas school? What about cactus? or dmx, legal x, ect... what can they do if you fail a sobriety test and you are on a legal drug???
Asked by Brian - Tue Oct 17 09:52:53 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In general mind-altering substances are banned from schools. In fact, most do not allow students to have over-the-counter medications, and require them to go to the nurse for tylenol and the like. Smoking, regardless of what it is you are smoking would seem to be illegal under the age of 18.
Answered by James - Tue Oct 17 10:07:36 2006

okay i have ALWAYS wanted to know this about texas?
Q. is there like cowboys and its all desert and everyone wears cowboy boots and there is cactuses every where?
Asked by ELiZABETH<33 - Fri Aug 15 22:35:47 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No, its just like any other state, except everythings bigger, including ego's and belt buckles.
Answered by Thomas - Fri Aug 15 22:39:36 2008

Do i need a certificate of inspection if i am a reseller of plants to ship plants?
Q. Yes i have my license to sell plants and my tax number, so i'm legal and all, but i just wanted to know if i need to have every single plant i sell inspected ? I only deal with cacti and i clean the roots thouroughly when i ship them. I'm also very informed they are not invasive species. I am just confused if i had to get a certificate of inspection for every plant and if i do where do i get it?(texas)
Asked by Heavenblqqd - Sat May 16 00:39:40 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Due to the terrible problems with plant diseases, and insect egg infestations, many, if not most, states have agricultural regulations requiring ALL permitted plant materials to have inspection certification. So, to a great extent it depends WHERE you want to ship. With your being in Texas, I think ALL counties have an agricultural extension agent. Call your county courthouse and ask the speak with your Ag Agent. He or she will be able to tell you how to find the correct answers to this and related questions. Not only do the states have these agricultural regulations, BUT there are also FEDERAL regulations. Please, for the sake of protecting our nation's agricultural industry, do not ship any plant materials without learning,… [cont.]
Answered by bushmaster8 - Sat May 16 01:09:51 2009

Former employees sue Swift, say meatpacker hired illegal workers to keep wages low what is your assessment ?
Q. Of this. Former employees are suing Swift & Co. for $23 million, alleging the meatpacking company conspired to keep wages down by hiring illegal immigrants. The 18 former employees are legal residents who worked at a plant in Cactus, Texas, north of Amarillo. The plant was one of six facilities raided in a multistate federal sweep that led to the arrests of nearly 1,300 employees and temporarily halted Swift's operations. "These plaintiffs are ... victims in a long-standing scheme by Swift to depress and artificially lower the wages of its workers by knowingly hiring illegal workers," said attorney, Angel...
Asked by Zoe - Mon Dec 18 23:00:30 2006 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Bravo! Bravo! Good for them! I hope they follow through with this and make this company a good example to other companies! As well, however, we need to hear of many more raids happening and they should be happening big time on a daily basis! If the government wants to show they are serious about enforcing the laws regarding illegal immigration, they need to do more than make one big day of raids of just one company, or else it tells me that they aren't really serious about this. In order to cause other companies and hirers of illegals to wake up and smell the coffee, they have to keep the pressure on and keep the raids happening. Also, might wake the illegals up, too! Then, with no jobs for them, maybe many of them will carry their… [cont.]
Answered by Daisy - Mon Dec 18 23:22:42 2006