Ferns for Sunny Locations - Dave's Garden
2008年12月10日 · 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.
Dwarf Ferns for Limited Space - Dave's Garden
2008年11月15日 · 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.
The Ins and Outs of Beautiful Boston Ferns - Dave's Garden
2013年8月27日 · 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 …
Introduction to Cold Hardy Tree Ferns - Dave's Garden
2015年1月13日 · 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 Asparagus Fern - Dave's Garden
2013年2月26日 · 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.
Autumn Fern - Dave's Garden
2011年3月23日 · 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 …
Growing Staghorns: Platycerium Ferns - Dave's Garden
2009年8月10日 · 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).
Ferns of Reunion Island - Dave's Garden
2009年8月23日 · Ferns are botanically classed as Pteridophyta as they do not produce flowers and have a quite obscure propagation system. Pteridophytas (sometimes referred to as ‘inferior plants' while flowering plants are ‘superior plants' also include algae, mosses and liverworts but ferns differ because they have a vascular system (they are vascular ...
Christmas Ferns - Add a Few Fronds for Festive Holiday Decorations
2013年12月12日 · The handsome foliage of ferns has long been a favorite of florists in cut flower arrangements, retaining their rich green color long after the flowers have faded. The Christmas Fern is no exception, with its similarity to Boston Fern, the distinctive lance-shaped, leathery fronds add an elegant, long-lasting addition to any holiday arrangement.
Sensitive Ferns are a Great Choice for Damp and Shady Gardens
2019年7月27日 · 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.