Ferns 
These are spectacular groundcovers.  They provide a lush, tropical look to any landscape or indoor garden.  Ferns can be grown in both garden beds and plant pots and are ideal for hanging baskets.  Examples of ferns are:

• Boston fern 
• Giant fern
• Fishtail fern
• Aspsragus fern
• Maiden hair fern

Here are some tips on how to grow ferns:

SOIL
Ferns prefer well drained sandy or humus rich soil. Elevated beds work well providing good aeration and drainage.

LIGHT
Indirect light is best for healthy growth of ferns. Avoid direct afternoon sunlight. Filtered sun or early morning and late afternoon sunlight will produce a healthier, stronger plant.  Some varieties can be grown in full sun e.g. asparagus fern.

FERTILIZING
Ferns that are growing in humus rich soil, will require very little fertilizer. Use a fertilize that is high in nitrogen about once a month during the growing season.

WATERING
Good watering practices are crucial for healthy ferns. During the growing season, you may have to water often. Depending on the weather, this may mean watering every few days. Most ferns prefer a moist, humid environment. Good drainage is also necessary to prevent drowning the plant.

MULCHING
Mulching will reduce weeding, keep the soil from drying out, reduce watering, and if an organic mulch is used, it will improve the soil over time. Mulch after planting and continue to add new mulch as it decomposes. Decaying hardwood mulch or chopped leaves are also good humus builders.

Tip: The leaf of a fern is called the frond. Remove dead fronds periodically to maintain appearance and health.

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Information taken from www.fernlea.com