Go back to school in the garden and learn about ferns, herbs, bulbs and other yard topics. Perennial varieties of ferns are becoming more and more popular, and for good reason, says gardener Steve ...

This perennial is leafy and green in the deepest winter—and drought tolerant. Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) is a fast-growing native evergreen fern that is green and lush throughout the ...

Ferns are often valued for their beauty and ability to soften outdoor spaces, creating a little corner of peace wherever they are planted. Unlike other ornamental plants, many ferns thrive in filtered ...

A hanging basket filled with beautiful ferns brightens up any space and adds curb appeal to your home. These popular plants are a common sight on Southern porches. Relatively easy to care for, ferns ...

I have a shaded, woodland garden and want to plant some hardy ferns in the area. Which ones are better to plant, the ones that are evergreen or the ones that die back each winter? Which ones are ...

While many flowering plants need plenty of sun, this perennial blooms each spring in a myriad of colors depending on which of 250 varieties you choose.

The Perennial Plant Association (PPA) has selected Japanese painted fern, cultivar ‘Pictum,’ as the 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year. Though the plant is petite in size, Japanese painted fern provides ...

Q. Is asparagus fern an annual or a perennial? I have seen them growing outside in warmer places like Charleston, SC, (see photo) but wonder if it was just for the summer. – Gary L., Argo A: This is ...

When I first started gardening more than 40 years ago, it made no sense to me why anyone would plant a flower that lived for just one summer when there were so-called “perennials” that came back year ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Even without much sun, you can grow a vibrant garden by choosing the right perennials. Plants like hydrangeas and ferns thrive in ...