This plant loves plenty of shade, well-drained soil, and regular watering. Careful on the water, though: Evenly moist, not overly soggy, is the way to keep your ferns thriving. It’s a hardy planting, ...

Propagating ferns is a simple process, and if you time it correctly, you can guarantee a burst of fresh growth to help fill ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Popular since Victorian times, the Boston fern has long been a favorite plant to display in living rooms ...

Discover 5 houseplants for north-facing rooms. These beautiful plants will thrive in your dimmer rooms, out of direct sun.

The Boston fern is a plant that not only beautifies any space but also has the ability to absorb moisture efficiently. This feature makes it an ideal choice for the bathroom, a place where humidity ...

Boston fern is a common ornamental plant frequently grown as a houseplant in northern climates such as Greater Columbus. It is a member of a tropical species of sword fern native to humid forests from ...

I just purchased a Boston fern. Some of the lower leaves have turned brown and are falling off. Could you give me some pointers on how to care for it? Boston ferns (Nephrolepis exaltata) are known to ...

Remember those old photographs of front porches in the historic district with huge elegant Boston ferns on pedestals gracing either side of the entry? That Victorian love affair continues today but ...

About four years ago, Evelyn Edwards, 89, almost lost a living legacy in her family — a 114-year-old Boston fern. “It was really bad looking,” says her son, Wayne, who helps care for the plant.

There’s a new Boston fern in town and it goes by the name of Curly — or even better, Dragon Tail. Both names truly show what this fern (the scientific name of which is Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Emina’) ...