Although yucca plants are considered extremely hardy and low-maintenance, there are some downsides to consider before you plant one in your yard.

We often think of succulents as quirky houseplants, but in the right conditions, these beautiful plants can thrive outdoors -- even in cooler climates.

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 ...