Dividing plants is a clever gardening technique that involves separating a plant in half to create a new plant for free. Most perennials benefit from division every two to three years to maintain ...

My chore of the week is dividing a yucca plant. I have no excuse for its prehistoric presence in my front border; I planted it. What was I thinking? Here's how to divide a yucca plant: Lift the plant ...

Yucca is a genus of over 40 perennial plants, shrubs, and trees. A few are grown as houseplants, including Yucca gigantea (also known as Y. guatemalensis and Y. elephantipes) and the Yucca aloifolia.

Dividing plants is not only a practical way to propagate your favorites, it also helps keep your mature perennials healthy and growing well. Over time, plants can become crowded, producing fewer ...