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Ferns are fascinating; they come in many sizes and shapes. Ferns are irresistible and intriguing.They fill a unique niche in nature. Learning about ferns is fun, and when you know what they need, they can help make your garden look more natural.
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 | Using Ferns in Your Garden
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 | | Christmas Fern |
This summer has been hot and dry. A lot of plants went dormant. The ferns all still look pretty good. There are many different types of ferns. There are some that are strictly woodland dwellers that enjoy the rich forest floor. There are some that grow in wet soils and sun. There are some that will tolerate a combination of these conditions. Some ferns are evergreen and some, such as sensitive fern (Onoclea sensibilis), will quickly go dormant after the first frost. Planting the ferns that fit the conditions you have will help you have a garden that looks more natural.
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| 5 Great Ferns
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 | | Maidenhair Fern |
- Maidenhair Fern- Interesting shape, needs shade and rich soil.
- Christmas Fern- Beautiful evergreen fern, needs shade and well drained soil.
- Royal Fern- part shade, moist or wet soil.
- Braun's Holly Fern - Evergreen fern, shade, rich well drained soil.
- Hart's Tongue Fern - Evergreen fern, part-shade or shade prefers moist soil.
Ferns are interesting and it is fun to learn about them. I went on a fern walk in July and was thrilled to learn how to identify some ferns I did not know. Please let us know about the ferns you grow or would like to see be available for your garden.
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