Ferns are a hallmark of forest floors and shady front porches. But if you have a hot, sunny spot in your garden where a fern would look perfect, don't give up. Asparagus densiflorus 'Meyeri', which ...

Ferns are often valued for their beauty and ability to soften outdoor spaces, creating a little corner of peace wherever they are planted. Unlike other ornamental plants, many ferns thrive in filtered ...

There are approximately 12,000 fern species growing worldwide, most of them found in forests, woodlands or tropical regions.

Florida has the widest variety of ferns in the continental U.S. (only Hawaii and Puerto Rico have more), and 123 of these are native to the state. Gardening with ferns is relatively easy given the ...

Many gardeners today are interested in native plants because their blossoms provide food for pollinators. However, nonblooming plants are also essential for native habitats. Plants such as ferns are ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: 1. Build a compost pile as you would craft a lasagna. Construct the pile by alternating 2-inch layers of brown (dead leaves, wood chips, straw) and green ...

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 ...