Category: Fern facts

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...

Here at Fern Gardening, we are obviously big fans of ferns. However, we are also open-minded enough to accept that some people may have doubts about whether ferns are right for them. It's fair to say...

Ferns are popular houseplants, because they are well suited to the indoor environment and come in many beautiful forms. They are distinctive too, in that the principal pleasure in a fern comes from...

When choosing a fern from a garden center or nursery, a key concern is how long it will take for it to grow to full size. How big a specimen do you need to buy? How fast do ferns grow once planted or...

Ferns can grow rapidly and put on an exuberant amount of foliage in a relatively short space of time. In the garden, some ferns spread through borders or increase the size and spread of their crown...

Ferns are different in important ways from flowering plants, and that can sometimes make it tricky to know what to expect of them throughout the growing year. One common question is whether it is...