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 ...

Ferns are perfect plant for a shady porch. Learn how to keep your porch ferns alive and healthy through the fall and how to overwinter a porch fern.

While not all ferns should be trimmed back in the fall, certain types can benefit from a thorough pruning once temperatures start to get chilly.

Probably the first pioneer plants to arrive in Hawaii were mosses and ferns. Ferns have been around for over 360 million years. Giant tree fern forests were common for millions of years but they gave ...

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