Did you know that fern hardiness extends year-round in some places? Fern cold hardiness varies depending on your climate zone, but in many areas, you can grow varieties that provide year-round, evergreen foliage. About Cold Tolerant Ferns Ferns are beloved shade plants for many gardeners. Unlike most garden plants, ferns do not produce flowers. They are a truly ancient type of plant that has been around for hundreds of millions of years, reproducing through spores rather than seeds. In the garden, ferns work well in shady areas where you may struggle to grow other plants. They provide interesting, feathery foliage that gives a tropical feel no matter what your local climate is. Like all ferns, these hardier types prefer partial shade and moist. Rich, organic, and slightly acidic soil is best for most ferns, but there is some variety in soil type preferences. Because hardy ferns will grow longer in […]
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