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Dwarf Ferns for Limited Space - Daves Garden Among the evergreen holly ferns, the two smallest are Polystichum lonchitus (zone 3) and P scopulinum (zone 5) These evergreen ferns have stiff, leathery fronds that are narrow and lance-shaped with overlapping pinnae They are among the most beautiful of ferns Part-shade with moist yet well-drained limey soil seems to suit them best
Ferns for Sunny Locations - Daves Garden The key to growing ferns in sun is maintaining adequate soil moisture Many ferns grow in shade simply because the soil stays moister there than in full sun If your have a growing area where the soil stays moist, then ferns in sun is a distinct possibility Highly organic soil will help ensure better soil moisture
Sensitive Ferns are a Great Choice for Damp and Shady Gardens Sensitive ferns are native plants, they can just get aggressive if left untended and allowed to spread at will This is an ancient plant that has remained unchanged since the dinosaurs walked the earth, so have a very strong survival mechanism
Introduction to Cold Hardy Tree Ferns - Daves Garden Tree ferns are not really true trees, at least in terms of having a true trunk and branches Ferns develop fronds and these fronds are not really branches, but extensions of the growing center or meristem that radiate 360 degrees, not unlike with palms, cycads and many other tropical plants The fronds all start from curled up structures at the top of the fern call croziers
Autumn Fern - Daves Garden Like most ferns, autumn fern does best in full to partial shade Plant about 18 inches apart for complete ground coverage Keep your autumn fern growing at a steady pace by applying a balanced fertilizer at the rate of one pound per 100 square feet in spring before new growth begins
Christmas Ferns - Add a Few Fronds for Festive Holiday Decorations Like all ferns, Christmas ferns reproduce by spores (sori) found on the undersides of the fronds However, unlike most ferns in the Polystichum genus, Christmas Fern has numerous smaller crowns surrounding the central crown which are easily divided as a method for effortless propagation, preferably in early spring
The Ins and Outs of Beautiful Boston Ferns - Daves Garden Ferns love water, so I put an extra tablespoon of polymer moisture crystals into the bottom of the hanging basket The hanging container I chose has a self-watering bottom Dad had no trouble keeping Mom's fern well watered by refilling the saucer reservoir every couple of days
The Asparagus Fern - Daves Garden Asparagus ferns appreciate being kept moist during the growing season and drier during the winter months Although fairly drought tolerant, they begin shedding if allowed to dry out completely Keep them looking full by trimming away old or tattered growth each spring; this will encourage the growth of healthy new stems
Growing Staghorns: Platycerium Ferns - Daves Garden Ferns can be grown much longer in wire baskets with potting soil, usually kept in by layers of sphagnum moss, coir or some porous synthetic material Ferns grown in baskets will usually pup and grow so that eventually ferns will be growing out in a 360-degree pattern (or 180 degrees for flat-sided baskets that mount on walls)
Best Ferns for North Texas (7b)? - Daves Garden Larissa, these ferns are hardy to, zone 4 Cinamon Fern, Osmunda cinnamomea zone 7 Alabama Lipfern, Cheilanthes alabamensis zone 3 Cutleaf grapefern, Botrychium dissectum zone 3 Lady Fern, Athyrium filix-femina zone 7 Common Maidenhair, Adiantum capillus-veneris These are all on Dave's plant files and they are all Texas natives