THEY are perfect for shady spots and will grow in most soils, but dwarf ferns such as Asplenium scolopendrium can also add texture and form to winter containers. Select evergreen types in a variety of ...

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 ...

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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 ...