Often overlooked as simple groundcovers and fillers, feathery ferns are the star of the show in this New York garden. At present, Rocky Hills is a showplace for fiddleheads underfoot. But before 1990, ...

Asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus), also known as foxtail fern, is a member of the Asparagaceae family. It is an easy-to-grow, popular houseplant recognizable by its bright green, ...

Almost every garden has a shady area that influences the kinds of plants that will grow there. Many people consider these areas a problem, but they actually provide the opportunity to grow an ...

Water ferns regularly to keep soil consistently moist but never soggy, checking every few days for dryness. Water deeply at ...

Almost every garden is likely to have a shady area that influences the kinds of plants that will grow there. Many people consider these areas a problem, when, in fact, they provide the opportunity to ...

With their bristling leaves in hues of green, purple, and silver, ferns are a great landscaping choice for adding texture and foliage in your yard. There are so many varieties of ferns to pick from, ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. During ...

Boston fern is a common ornamental plant frequently grown as a houseplant in northern climates such as Greater Columbus. It is a member of a tropical species of sword fern native to humid forests from ...

They don’t have showy flowers. They live in the darker recesses of our landscapes. Yet ferns are as beloved garden subjects as any other plant group. These ancient plants have been around for millions ...

Ferns are the perfect plant to add to a shade garden. They come in all shapes, sizes, and textures and because of the diversity of ferns, there is one that will fit about any garden. Ferns can have a ...

This lush foliage plant has a wealth of varieties – find the perfect fern for you With their tightly curled croziers and distinctive leafy fronds, members of the fern family are unmistakable. They ...