Calcium or iron supplements, vitamins, antacids, coffee, tea, soda, mineral water, calcium-enriched juices, and food can decrease the absorption of alendronate. Do not take these for at least 30 minutes (preferably 1 to 2 hours) after taking alendronate. Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each morning. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of long-term use of this medication.
While central Texas sees hot and humid summers, north Texas gardeners must face cold, dry winters. The state lies in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Hardiness Zones 6 to 9. Texas gardeners should select a tree according to the USDA zones as well as the tree's flower color, bloom time and general culture. Various purple flowering trees perform well in Texas home gardens. Texas Redbud The Texas redbud tree (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) belongs to the pea family (Fabaceae) and thrives in the foothills and canyons of north central Texas.
Southeast Texas is a great place for vegetable gardening because of two long gardening seasons, spring and fall. However, the heat and humidity prevalent in the area make a favorable environment for a host of plant diseases and insects. Texas A & M University (TAMU) has compiled a list of vegetable seed suggestions that are suitable for planting in Southeast Texas, a part of Texas that includes Jefferson and Hardin Counties. Beets can be grown from fall to early spring in Southeast Texas. The green tops are used as greens and the bulbous root is delicious cooked, sliced or eaten raw. The seed varieties of beets recommended for Southeast Texas by TAMU are: Detroit Dark Red, Pacemaker, Red Ace, Red Cloud and Warrior.