Houseplants often come to mind when you think of growing succulents. But many of these massive options grow several feet tall and make a statement outdoors.

But being in Little Forest Hills, you’ve got to take advantage of how easy it is to be outdoors. The hike-and-bike trails ...

While touring Torrance in November for a newsletter on the South Bay suburb, I noticed an alien-like plant on the corner of an otherwise picturesque street. The blue agave, of tequila harvesting fame, ...

Diana Kirby creates inspirational designs for her landscaping firm, Diana's Designs, launched in 2007. For 16 years, she has written for national publications, spoken publicly, consulted, and appeared ...

A rose is a rose is a rose, but an agave? It might not smell as sweet as a rose, but that bad boy with the steely blue leaves can stand out like a piece of sculpture in the landscape. And when its ...

This month, the Coachella Valley Water District is spotlighting a standout desert-friendly plant that thrives in our climate: the banana yucca. Lorraine Garcia, communication manager for the district, ...

Agave snout weevil (Scyphophorus acupunctatus) is a serious pest of agave that can rapidly kill plants. Adults bore holes into the base of agave plants and lay eggs that hatch into larvae. The larvae ...

Foundation plantings are like spandex garments. They smooth out bumpy features and add a dressy look. Generally, foundation plantings reflect personal preferences. The owner of a Spanish villa-type ...

From Clovis to Hanford in Central California, the mature succulents known as agave americana are dying. And there is little anyone can do. But this isn’t a case of errant pesticides, disease or insect ...

Known as “The Tree of Wonders”, the agave has been celebrated in native cultures for centuries throughout the American Southwest and Mexico. That tradition continues today in Tucson’s Agave Heritage ...