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 ...

The ferns and their relatives first appear in the fossil record some 360 million years ago in the late Devonian period. They diversified into many of the modern fern families and species during the ...

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 ...

Christmas ferns, they're just simple woodland shade plants, right? Wrong! Turns out, we’ve been taking this green-leafed plant for granted for quite some time. Said to gain its name from ...

This lush foliage plant has a wealth of varieties – find the perfect fern for you With their tightly curled croziers and distinctive leafy fronds, members of the fern family are unmistakable.

Learning how to care for ferns is worthwhile for indoor and outdoor gardeners alike. These fabulous plants instantly give a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...