An ornamental garden in front of a log cabin - Elenaleonova/Getty Images 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 ...

Ferns thrive in moist, well-drained soil, and while some prefer full sun, most require a shady spot. As a ground cover, their lush, airy fronds provide an inviting green oasis. Even a dreary winter ...

Many varieties can even thrive in shady spots, so you can plant them in places where other plants might not flourish. Here, ...

Every spring for millions of years, the woodland has witnessed the phenomenon of ferns unfurling their fronds, finger by finger, as they seek to touch the sun. This might be the spring in which they ...

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 ...