How to plant ferns?

How to Plant a Fern. Planting a fern can be fairly difficult. Knowing what time of year to plant it, how to move it, how to handle the large leaves can all be very difficult. With just a little bit of work it can be easily done, however, and take only a short amount of time. read more

Some fern varieties thrive in most climates, such as log ferns (Dryopteris celsa), which grow well in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9, while others are better suited to tropical regions or colder climates. read more

Types of Hardy Garden Ferns. Growing a fern garden outdoors is easy. Ferns make excellent companions for woodland plantings like hosta, columbine, liriope, and caladiums. Learning how to take care of ferns depends mostly on the type you grow. While many types of hardy garden ferns are deciduous, some are evergreen. read more