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 ...

For ferns that produce multiple crowns, like the marginal wood fern (Dryopteris marginalis), just split the crowns apart into ...

One of the most popular is Dryopteris lepidopoda, aptly referred to as the sunset fern for its fiery pink and red new foliage. Native to the Himalayas, this evergreen fern is incredibly resilient.

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 ...