Some plants and trees are best left to cooler fall for planting, but cactus, agave and yucca aren’t shocked at all by summer temperatures. “Cacti, agave and yucca are acclimated to our climate; this ...

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Tom Spencer and Texas AgriLife entomologist Wizzie Brown identify... Tom Spencer and Texas AgriLife entomologist Wizzie Brown identify the pests and explain how to control the pests on our agaves, ...

My yucca cactus gets those pretty white flowers in the spring, but then all of these brown bugs hang on the flowers and cover them. How can I kill them? — Carla Those yellowish-brown bugs you're ...

Yucca plants aren’t picky but proper soil conditions are essential for the plant to thrive. You don’t have to worry much about pH levels or nutrients but you must ensure that the soil is well-draining ...

What do a yucca tree, a tangerine tree and a hellebore have in common? Not much, really, except that, if you live in the San Fernando Valley, you can grow all three of them in your own backyard. Yucca ...