In our area, the time to prepare beds for planting ferns is in the spring since all but the hardiest species die back in our ...

Christmas ferns, they're just simple woodland shade plants, right? Wrong! Turns out, we’ve been taking this green-leafed plant for granted for quite some time. Said to gain its name from ...

Here are five must-know fern care tips for every plant lover. Ferns thrive in humid environments, so it's important to keep humidity levels high around them. Ideally, you should aim for a humidity ...

Ferns aren’t any better preserved in the fossil record than other types of plants, and so their explosion in abundance in the centuries following the asteroid’s impact suggests that “something about ...

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Ferns are best planted in the cooler, wetter seasons of spring and autumn. Almost all varieties prefer shade, with some happy ...

Keeping these delicate plants happy can be pretty tricky. Here’s how to give your asparagus fern everything it needs to thrive. Asparagus ferns may be best known for their airy, delicate foliage ...

Very few ferns are bothered by insect pests, making these plants easy to grow and maintain. In our area, the time to prepare beds for planting ferns is in the spring since all but the hardiest ...

A: Your rabbit’s foot fern is beautiful! This type of fern is fascinating, and the name is so descriptive, as the plant produces visible furry-looking rhizomes that trail across the surface and ...