Once you know how to grow ferns you will appreciate how these versatile plants can add texture, form, and movement to a range of areas in the garden. Whether delicate and feathery, with gently ...

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 ...

Discover where to place a Boston fern, according to Feng Shui experts. They reveal what this plant represents and how to ...

Key TakeawaysBoston ferns thrive in bright, indirect light and need high humidity.Ensure proper drainage to avoid root rot ...

Ferns are tough, and do well planted anytime during the growing season in Iowa. Ferns are everywhere, and are a great starting point for designing your yard. Here are some tips on what varieties do ...

-Staghorn Ferns are epiphytic meaning they grow in the canopy of trees in the wild. They use their old “shield” leaves as a sponge to collect rain water and organic debris. -Several species can be ...

Crocodile ferns are epiphytic ferns named for the markings on their long, lance-shaped fronds. The crisscrossed veins on their vivid green foliage resemble the scaly skin of a crocodile. Though ...

When dry weather hits, resurrection fern shrivels up to reduce its surface area and goes dormant. Special proteins called ...

Probably the first pioneer plants to arrive in Hawaii were mosses and ferns. Ferns have been around for over 360 million years. Giant tree fern forests were common for millions of years but they gave ...