As summer makes its steamy arrival in Kentucky, shade becomes an ever increasingly important and hot garden commodity. No longer do we embrace the sunshine with the same vigor as we did on those first ...

Take a stroll in almost any natural area that is shady and moist, and you are almost guaranteed to see ferns. The woods can be carpeted with these lovely native plants. They grow along streams, are ...

Ferns are the perfect plant to add to a shade garden. They come in all shapes, sizes, and textures and because of the diversity of ferns, there is one that will fit about any garden. Ferns can have a ...

Ferns — these ancient, feathery wonders — bring an unmatched sense of grace, mystery and lush texture to any shaded garden. These fascinating plants, with their delicate fronds and rich diversity, are ...

There are times when a nursery customer of ours asks for suggestions for a shady garden spot and I'll volunteer a fern. Occasionally I see that telltale look - "oh, a fern" (read: boring). That's when ...

The Japanese tassel fern offers rare beauty, form and texture in the landscape and should be mandatory for all shade or woodland gardens. If you treasure ferns but lament their disappearance in the ...

What are some good plants for shade gardens? The first answers to that question that come to mind for most people are hostas and ferns, right? There are better answers to the question. Native woodland ...

I received a question from a friend I have in Copley, Ohio. I don’t see him very often, but I do enjoy his piano playing. My friend has some amazing talent on the keyboard. He asked me about native ...

Shaded area of lawn with a tree surrounded by bare garden plot with plants in pots - Jena Ardell/Getty Images Ferns thrive in moist, well-drained soil, and while some prefer full sun, most require a ...

Discover a selection of the best ferns for containers to provide texture and movement - these are perfect for small gardens, ...

The Chicago Botanic Garden has released its six-year evaluation of lady ferns and Japanese painted fern (Athyrium spp.). This group of ferns is among the most elegant, yet utilitarian plants for the ...

Hey, Tiger, there's a new Blonde in town, and she's a real looker. I'm neither joking nor talking about girls, but I am referring to two of the hottest ferns in the gardening world. The Tiger fern has ...