Last week, I mentioned how common names can be confusing. A good example is the asparagus fern. Despite its common name, these plants are not ferns. Asparagus ferns will flower and produce fruit ...

Ferns are among the oldest living plants, with fossil records dating back 383 to 393 million years ago. These plants are resilient and have survived volcanic eruptions and cold climates thanks to ...

Of all ferns Boston fern is probably the most popular fern to grow as well as one of the easiest indoor plants to grow from seed. In order to start growing it from seed, you will need to purchase or ...

Struggling to identify houseplants that will flourish under the low light conditions in your home? While a number of beautiful, fast-growing houseplants that thrive in low light are available, you may ...

Growing ferns indoors offers beautiful, soft foliage to bring your interiors to life. There is a little maintenance required to keep their iconic fronds healthy and failing to keep on top of it may ...

Ferns are a hallmark of forest floors and shady front porches. But if you have a hot, sunny spot in your garden where a fern would look perfect, don't give up. Asparagus densiflorus 'Meyeri', which ...

If there's one houseplant my visitors always point out, it's my asparagus fern. Its soft fronds make a magnificent display in my living room and it grew so large it started to trail like a cascading ...

Almost every garden has a shady area that influences the kinds of plants that will grow there. Many people consider these areas a problem, but they actually provide the opportunity to grow an ...

Although called fern because its leaves resemble fern’s leaves, asparagus is not a type of fern. But nevertheless, it is a nice plant not requiring much attention. Growing it from seeds requires some ...