Plant Delights Nursery has a large collection of deer-resistant, hard-to-find, hardy ferns for sale with a wide selection of both deciduous and evergreen ferns for shade and sun.

Dec 20, 2022 · Dryopteris (aka wood ferns or male ferns) represent the largest group of garden-worthy ferns. The genus has a cosmopolitan range with perhaps as many as 400 species that are usually found in woodland habitats.

Typically, arachniodes are not the fastest ferns to grow, but they make great long-term garden specimens. A few species have thick foliage with a leathery or plastic appearance to them. Also known commonly as Spider ferns, they prefer partial shade and moist, well-drained, rich soil.

Jan 22, 2017 · In this guide, we'll delve into the world of landscaping with ferns and hostas, exploring their benefits, care tips, and providing you with three stunning combinations to kick-start your garden transformation.

Jan 4, 2023 · The entire group of ferns, known as Pteridophytes, is based on the plume or wing-shaped fronds that typify ferns. The Greek root is also used as a common prefix or suffix in many fern names (e.g., Pteridium , Thelypteris , Dryopteris ).

Aug 11, 2016 · Ferns are enchanting, ancient plants that add a touch of elegance and serenity to any outdoor space. With their delicate fronds and vibrant green hues, they can transform a garden into a lush and tranquil oasis.

This Japanese selection of the evergreen tongue fern has been hardy for over 10 years in our garden. The growth habit is similar to the species, forming a dense colony to 2' wide in 5 years, thanks to a short creeping rhizome. Pyrrosia lingua cultivars hate growing flat and must be planted on a slope to thrive in cold

The new growth emerges very hairy, giving a stunning grey appearance to the foliage. Like all Pyrrosia lingua cultivars, it spreads epiphytically across both wood and rock, although when grown on a slope will also thrive in a well-drained soil. Where it isn't winter hardy, tongue ferns make great hanging baskets.

Arachniodes standishii can be a bit slower growing than other ferns but more than worth the wait for it will in time become a gorgeous clump. It wants a lightly shady location with average moisture.

Brake ferns prefer woodland garden edges where they don't sit in deep shade. In addition to its other qualities, it is also a deer-resistant fern. On the scientific side, pteris ferns have been found to be able to absorb arsenic out of polluted soils.