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 ...

It's a real treat to watch,' continues Alex. 'The autumn fern, Dryopteris erythrosora, can be grown from US hardiness zone 4 plus, and in milder regions, it will retain its lush fronds even during ...

Lady fern also serves as a host plant to several kinds of caterpillars. This Florida native (Dryopteris ludoviciana) goes by several other names, including southern shield fern and Kunth’s ...