One of the most cost-effective ways of propagating plants is to take cuttings. This method also ensures that the new plant will be genetically identical to the parent - which is great if a beloved...
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Plant identification can be a tricky business. Sometimes a new arrival appears in the yard, or a walk in nature presents you with an unfamiliar specimen, and it isn't clear what you've discovered. If...
Ferns have a reputation as invasive plants that spread aggressively through the yard, but this reputation is not really deserved. In fact, only a few fern species spread through the soil - most are...
Getting the best vitality from a fern depends on finding the best location for it to grow. Given the wide variety of fern species, the precise conditions that will be perfect for a particular plant...
While some ferns can thrive in sun, most prefer shade, and many can be damaged by too much sun. I was recently gifted a Makinoi's holly fern (Polystichum Makinoi) that was spotted in a garden center,...
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, ferns can wilt, sicken or turn brown. It's not always easy to know if this means the plant is lost for good or whether there is a still chance you could save it....