How Do I Cut Back An Over Grown Yucca For The Winter In Texas?

Question

I live in South Texas and I am winterizing my flower bed. I am unfamiliar with what tools to use on Yucca as well as prickly pear cactus when cutting them back for winter.

Please send instructions as well as proper tools to use.

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Answer 1

Here are links for four different articles that should contain everything you need to know about pruning back your yucca and cactus:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/tools/sterilizing-pruning-tools.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/tools/when-to-use-pruning-saws.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/yucca-plants-care-and-pruning-tips-for-pruning-a-yucca.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cactus-pruning-info.htm