Deer-resistant and shade-loving, ferns add a whimsical allure to any garden. As one of the oldest plant groups on Earth, these hardy greens can survive just about anything—as long as their environment ...
A row of Boston ferns hanging in pots. - Aegeanblue/Getty Images The Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is a common houseplant that thrives in steamy bathrooms, shady backyards, and hanging baskets ...
If there's one houseplant my visitors always point out, it's my asparagus fern. Its soft fronds make a magnificent display in my living room and it grew so large it started to trail like a cascading ...
Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. During ...