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 ...

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 fern is native to the rainforest, where it grows between tree branches. (It's naturally an epiphyte, which is an organism that grows on the surface of another plant.) There, its fronds often ...

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 ...

However, researchers who spoke to The Scientist think that the fundamental aspects of plant biology, including that of ferns, have remained largely fixed since the Cretaceous. “When you look at ...

It's easy to learn how to grow a bird's nest fern—these indoor plants are surprisingly low-maintenance and resilient to care ...

While southern maidenhair fern is a great choice for a moist shady garden, it makes a great potted plant for your porch. The southern maidenhair fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris) is a favorite of ...

It’s a great choice you’re looking for a striking and resilient indoor plant to add to your collection. Although it is native to tropical rainforests, the bird's nest fern is highly adaptable ...