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...nium scolopendrium, or Golden Queen Hart's Tongue Fern, originally gained its popularity in England… More
Wood ferns reach heights of 2 to 3 feet and are more than 1… More
Maidenhair is a genus of ferns consisting of about 200 different species that are… More
Ferns grow well outdoors or inside in pots and containers. The lush green foliage… More
Ferns are evergreen vascular plants which do not produce seeds or flowers. They are… More
One of the more delicate species of ferns the maidenhair produces ethereal small almost… More
...nes 9 through 11 can successfully grow maidenhair ferns outdoors in a shady flower… More
The Boston fern (Nephrolepis exalta) is commonly grown as a houseplant, but you can… More
Hardy ferns are perennial plants that can grow in nearly any region, as long… More
Stag horn ferns (Platycerium) are air plants that are native to the tropical and… More
...leaves of the ostrich fern. Although all types of ferns technically have fiddleheads, only… More
...add an exotic element to your garden. Unlike most ferns, the staghorn doesn't grow… More
The staghorn fern (Platycerium bifurcatum) is native to the tropics. It can be grown… More
Australian tree ferns (Sphaeropteris cooperi and also known as Cyathea cooperi) are members of… More
Tree ferns are the giants of the fern family, with one variety, the Australian… More
Osmunda ferns are large, feathery plants that thrive in moist soil. This hardy variety… More
Hardy and evergreen, sword ferns are fire- and deer-resistant and drought-tolerant. They withstand acid… More
...ies of Athyrium, some of the most common are Lady fern and Japanese painted… More
If you're looking for ideas to bring the tropics to your backyard, get out… More
A comprehensive encyclopedia of garden plants with cultivation notes. More
...oral arrangement is to start with a foundation of ferns and add flowers in between.… More
...ower arrangement, start with a good foundation of ferns and other greenery. Discover how crisscrossed… More
...s a warm, wet climate. Find out why rabbit's foot ferns should be grown in… More
Learn about tree ferns - free video. More
Learn how to locate spores on ferns - free video. More
Learn about the polypodium genus of ferns - free video. More
Learn about fiddleheads on ferns - free video. More
Learn about ferns, what they are, and how long they have existed on Earth -… More
How to propagate ferns from seeds for growing asparagus; get professional tips and advice from… More
Learn about fern reproduction and fern "babies" - free video. More
Learn about staghorn ferns - free video. More
Learn how to re-pot a fern - free video. More
Learn why the right spot for each plant is essential in its development in this… More
Learn about Bird's Nest Ferns - free video. More
Learn about close relatives of ferns called "fern allies" - free video. More
Learn how to tell the difference between ferns - free video. More
Learn about red juvenile maiden hair ferns - free video. More
Learn about rabbits foot ferns - free video. More
Learn about some rare and exotic ferns such as the ribbon fern - free video. More
Learn how fiddleheads on ferns indicate species - free video. More
Ferns are low maintenance plants and growing them in hanging baskets is very easy. Learn… More
Boston fern plants are beautiful plants to grow in your garden or home. Learn all… More
Rabbit's foot fern plants are beautiful plants to grow in your garden or home. Learn… More
Im looking for any color iris. More
... a small water fall included to add moisture. All ferns that i have put in flowerbeds did not… More
Hi, I'm new here, and just started to re-design the rear garden. Unfortunately I can't draw on any experience of gardening, I have never had such a place, and I am absolute ignorant about nearly everything, so will really appreciate answers to my questions. Thanks in advance I want to… More
I moved some last year and half came back..but smaller. I want to move them under my Japanese dogwood..lots of shade. Any hints to be more successful? More
I transplanted about 10-2' ferns from a neighbors yard to a heavly shaded planting bed. I added manure to the soil and tilled prior to planting and then lightly sprayed the area after I finished planting. The next afternoon all 10 of the plants looked wilted and a couple had… More
... of Wisconsin. How and when can I transplant wild ferns and papeer birch trees out of the woods on my property? Did a few of each last spring. Don't know if they made it yet. Still got 2 1/2' of snow on the… More
I'd like to plant some ferns up back in my bush area beside my fence for the enjoyment of my neighbour. Since a house was built behind my property I have a dark area that doesn't grow any underbrush (there used to be wild honeysuckle, periwinkle, as well as naturalized… More
They're a cross between Japanese painted ferns and lady ferns, I believe. I had looked for them for a year before I found them last spring. I thought they hadn't survived the winter, when lo and behold, I saw their little tips unfurling yesterday! They're the last of my plants… More
...out on this site? Nobody ever seems to go to the "ferns and mosses" section. I love my wild ferns and have a bunch of different kinds I've identified but I have one I can't put a name to. More
...all shade flower bed this weekend with a few wood ferns and three different varieties of hosta. I put in new soil and gave them a good drink. It looks so pretty--if I do say so... ;) Anybody have any tips, secrets, suggestions as to how to… More
Do Rabbit's Foot Ferns always have "Rabbit's Feet"? I have found what I believe to be a Rabbit's Foot Fern in my yard, but at present it doesn't have any "feet". More
... raised garden that I use to plant veggies. HELP! ferns have taken over - I don't currently have any veggies in it, but would like to plan my seedlings soon. Last year a few ferns came up and I tried to dig them out -very difficult.… More
I am going to overwinter my boston ferns in the crawl space of my house. Do I need to repot them when I get them out in March? More
What if your fern was beautiful 2 days ago and Today it is completely eaten by something that appears to be black caterpillers. What is this and how do you treat them? More
I have two ferns outside. I'm not sure what kind they are but they look like boston ferns. I trimmed all of the dead leaves off and they are putting out new ones. My question is: What are the hard ball like things around the bottom of the plants? Some… More
I just transplanted some ferns that were hidden in an odd place to my front garden. I noticed that they smelled like cucumber. Anyone know what kind of fern that is? More
... excited. My Fern garden contains some cultivated Ferns but it's more than half wild ones I've brought home (nothing endangered, never fear). I have numerous plain old "woods Ferns" and a Northern Maidenhair Fern (now divided into two) that I've had for a few years. Today on… More
...o you have long-term success with Australian Tree Ferns (Dicksonia antarctica) in the PNW? If so, I would like some advice. While touring a local nursery a few days ago I saw two 5' ones that keep haunting me! They were quite expensive so I would hate to splurge and… More
...bordered on 2 sides by woods and wetlands and the ferns are encroaching on my yard. Specifically, they are growing into the azaleas that the previous owner had planted along the edge of the woods. I pulled out as many as I could last spring, but they… More
I don't live in Iowa but I can offer some advise. Go visit your local nurseries in the shady part. That way you will know what grows in your area. Happy Hunting! More
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