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 ...

S ome ferns can be fussy to grow indoors and tend to drop fronds constantly (we’re looking at you, Boston fern!), but the bird’s nest fern is a true gem. With thick strappy le ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about buying and growing Norland potatoes as well as dusting houseplants.

Ferns are well-loved by gardeners and make the perfect houseplants. They are one of the oldest plants and are well-known for ...

Here are five must-know fern care tips for every plant lover. Ferns thrive in humid environments, so it's important to keep humidity levels high around them. Ideally, you should aim for a humidity ...

Grows well under fluorescent lighting without natural sunlight. It also grows without a pot or soil. You can even glue one to ...

Ferns aren’t any better preserved in the fossil record than other types of plants, and so their explosion in abundance in the centuries following the asteroid’s impact suggests that “something about ...

Ferns are best planted in the cooler, wetter seasons of spring and autumn. Almost all varieties prefer shade, with some happy ...

Forget your favorite flowers, because we’re talking all about the mean green sporing machines. In this episode of Crash Course Botany, we dive into the first few branches of plants ...

With their soft unfurling fronds, ferns are fabulous. In fact, we love them so much, we’ve filled our new Evolution Garden with them. But how much do you know about one of the earliest plants to ...

Keeping these delicate plants happy can be pretty tricky. Here’s how to give your asparagus fern everything it needs to thrive. Asparagus ferns may be best known for their airy, delicate foliage ...

It used to have more fern foliage. Any ideas to get it to produce more fern leaves? — Dave S. A: Your rabbit’s foot fern is beautiful! This type of fern is fascinating, and the name is so ...