Planting a Native Fern Garden
One of the pleasures of native fern gardening is propagating the plants and getting them established. Plants for a small, home fernery may be successfully transplanted from their native site, but only when they are abundant or if they will be ... [... more]
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Bird's nest fern
Undivided, shiny, bright green fronds which rise in rosettes. Each leaf has central prominent vein. Very Frequent. Water thoroughly, keeping soil quite moist, never allowing to dry to touch. Do not let plant sit in water. Aphids (on new growth): ... [... more]
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Boston fern
Long green weeping fronds arise from the crown at the soil surface. Fronds are variously cut. Small planter (hanging basket, terrariums), small container. Many cultivars are available which have leaves that are variously cut. Do not put in direct ... [... more]
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