In our area, the time to prepare beds for planting ferns is in the spring since all but the hardiest species die back in our winter temperatures.

Be sure to keep the soil moist during the first year after planting, mimicking a damp, forest-like environment to help your ...

Sometimes also called sword ferns, these plants boast lush, feathery fronds, but keeping them healthy through winter can be challenging due to their sensitivity to cold weather. These tropical ...

and the removed plants will transplant readily. It is important to distinguish the native Boston fern from exotic invasive species such as tuberous sword fern (Nephrolepis cordifolia) that is ...