I remember one day, while working the Master Gardener hotline, I got a call from a woman who was very upset. The beautiful floral bouquet she received from a loved one was covered in “bugs.” She was ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. During ...

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

Winter gardening can often feel like a daunting task, especially when the vibrant colors and lush greenery of other seasons fade away. Many gardeners find themselves struggling to maintain their ...

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 ...

When most people envision the Pacific Northwest, they conjure an image of overcast, misty skies, cool temperatures, towering Douglas firs, fragrant cedars, salal and ferns — lots and lots of ferns.

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 ...

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 ...

As the daylight hours of summer are more abundant and the days sunny and hot, allow yourself to drift into a tropical setting in a green and peaceful spot in the yard with a planting of native ferns.

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 ...

QUESTION: I need you to settle a debate we are having over here. Last year, I purchased some ferns from Stine’s in Broussard. These particular ferns were called Mondo ferns. Because of the hearty ...