Fern
Questions and Answers
What
are ferns? Why don't they have flowers and fruits?
Do
ferns make good garden plants?
Are
there evergreen ferns? That is, are there any that have nice green
fronds present even in the winter months?
I
have a native plant garden. Are there good native ferns I can grow
in my garden?
What
ferns can be used to add more color in my shade garden?
My
garden is in a sunny location and is fairly dry. Are there any ferns
suitable for these conditions?
Are
any ferns prone to be invasive? If I plant them will they take over
my garden?
Is
it all right just to go into the nearby woods or forest and dig up a few
ferns for my garden?
Are
asparagus ferns and sweet ferns really ferns? My local nursery sells
both but they don't look like many other ferns.
Where
can I find out more information about ferns?
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