yucca

I was for defying her, but David, who had the knack of women, knew a better way; he craftily proposed that we "should let Irene in," in short, should wreck her, and though I objected, she proved a great success and recognised the yucca filamentosa by its long narrow leaves the very day she joined us.

The few trees and bushes which are common in central Chile decreased rapidly in numbers, and were replaced by a tall plant, something like a yucca in appearance.

Yuccas are striking evergreen shrubs, a British favourite both inside and outside in tubs and containers.

My first job was the urgent rescue of a team of variegated yuccas.

By the corrals near John Ford's Lookout, where a man can pay to get his picture taken while on a horse, the yuccas bob in the wind.

If you can shelter them in a frost-free place over winter, evergreens such as yuccas and agaves can be reserved for set-dressing, carried out later to make a truly spectacular show.

Last week J Montague asked how to deal with wilting leaves and silvery-white surface soil on his potted yuccas.

"Yuccas have really benefited from this along with roses and we are seeing some spectacular examples.'' If you have a story or photograph to send us it's never been easier than through our website www.examiner.co.uk and then click on the Get In Touch With Us section.

Using a color key, Rachel plotted the average strain from each type of fiber: palm yucca, soapweed yucca, and the combination of palm and soapweed yuccas.

California and Nevada hold a vast array of plant life, many desert plants--and Cacti, Agaves, and Yuccas of California and Nevada is therefore a key pick for any California travel or nature collection strong in botany.

Indoor yuccas are produced by lopping off stem sections from mature specimens.

Yuccas, cordylines, agaves can all be grown in large pots which will contrast well with the stark walls.