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 ...

Q. I have macho ferns bordering the sidewalk leading to my house. Will this kind of fern live through the winter? A. I was away during the frosts that occurred over the holidays but returned to find ...

Macho ferns are attractive in landscapes or containers. They like bright light, but not afternoon sun. Water well each time the soil dries. Use a water-soluble balanced fertilizer, such as 20-20-20, ...

Whether you love the laciness of some ferns, how some blanket yards as natural ground cover, fill shady areas or bring a sense of the wild into your garden, ferns make a fabulous landscaping choice.

Ferns are often overlooked when landscaping because they have the perception of being only shade and moisture-loving plants. The truth is that the fern family (Filices) is suitable for nearly every ...

Ferns are a study in contrasts. Lacking showy flowers, their simple leafy appearance belies their incredibly complex, yet highly successful, reproductive strategies. The relatively few number of ferns ...

Want the worst lawn on the block? Mow it infrequently and cut the grass down to its roots with dull mower blades. Actually, any one of those mistakes can wreck a lawn. So make sure to mow on a regular ...

When it comes to home landscaping, Elaine Byrd gets by with a little help from her fronds — fern fronds, that is. “We in Florida are very lucky; we have a terrific climate for ferns,” Byrd, a Florida ...