Potted ferns
I just bought some potted ferns i want to plant in a big long planter. The planter location is elevated and partially under shelter. Can i plant and leave them outdoors now? April 27. Lowest overnight temp this upcoming 14…
Tag Archives: ferns
Broken fern
My outdoor ferns had something step on them and they broke. Do I cut them off at the break or down at the bottom? Also will they grow back?…
Outdoor ferns
I have a garden area filled with masses of ferns.They are shaded and have damp soil so they grow well.They are quite a sight!Two years ago I lost a few dozen and this year I lost several dozen.
I wondered…
Dividing and Moving a Ghost Fern
In Nov 2018, I had to remove a large dying 30 yr old spruce tree from my south facing back yard. I had a lot of shade, but now the garden is almost full sun. Under this spruce tree, I…
Ferns
I live at Queen and Parliament with a good size yard for my location. I’ve tried to grow several different ferns with lousy results. Over the last 15 years I’ve enriched the soil with manure and peat and have tried…
Overwintering Indoor Ferns
I moved two large ‘ruffles’ variety ferns and two asparagus ‘plumosa’ inside my apartment at the end of fall to keep them over winter. When I brought them out of isolation, they looked healthy. They are 1 1/2 feet from…
Astilbe Companion Flowers*
I am going to have to transplant my astilbes. The problem is, the area between the sidewalk and the astilbes gets sun. I would like a low-growing complimentary plant that will not hide the astilbes. Any suggestions would be appreciated.…
Ferns on a balcony*
Which ferns would grow well on an east-facing balcony with about 1 hour of morning sunlight? I would like to plant several different varieties for maximum visual impact. Could they survive winter?…
Growing Ferns as Houseplants: A Toronto Master Gardeners Guide
Light
Ferns generally grow best in filtered or diffused light, for example a bright position out of the direct rays of the sun or near a window filtered by a sheer curtain. Northern windows, except perhaps a bright unobstructed one…
Hardy Garden Ferns: A Toronto Master Gardeners Guide
Ferns are fascinating and ancient plants, one of the first plant groups to adapt to life on land. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from the Arctic to the tropics, with many species growing on all continents.…