Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The Autumn fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) is a central Ohio hardy fern with lovely foliage. Its fronds are 18 to 24 inches long; some will grow ...

Almost every garden has a shady area that influences the kinds of plants that will grow there. Many people consider these areas a problem, but they actually provide the opportunity to grow an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Often overlooked as simple groundcovers and fillers, feathery ferns are the star of the show in this New York garden. At present, ...

Most of the 12,000 species of ferns on the planet are found growing in tropical rainforests. While gardens in the Midwest do not offer the same cultural conditions as a rainforest, they provide ...

Ferns have found a steadfast friend in Jim Orband. He believes their soothing looks and easy personalities deserve all the respect and use they can get in any kind of garden – big or small, country or ...

Hellebores offer flower power when we, and early pollinators, most need them. Newer cultivars face the sky for a vivid display. Long-lasting once established, many come with beautiful notched or ...

The Autumn Fern is of a variety of ferns you can plant in your garden. Ferns are the quintessential shade plant. They come in a wide assortment of shapes and sizes. Because of the diversity of ferns, ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. During ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Autumn fern, Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance.' Photo courtesy Missouri Botanical Garden Q • I have several ‘Brilliance’ autumn ...

Almost every garden has a shady area that influences the kinds of plants that will grow there. Many people consider these areas a problem, but they actually provide the opportunity to grow an ...