With their bristling leaves in hues of green, purple, and silver, ferns are a great landscaping choice for adding texture and foliage in your yard. There are so many varieties of ferns to pick from, ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. During ...

Not all areas of your yard are conducive to a grassy lawn, and that’s where ground cover comes in. Defined as a grouping of usually low-growing plants that spread over an entire area, ground cover ...

While ferns are not commonly known for enjoying bright sun and heat, there's one fern-like plant you might want to consider for that sunny spot in your garden.

Ferns are the perfect plant to add to a shade garden. They come in all shapes, sizes, and textures and because of the diversity of ferns, there is one that will fit about any garden. Ferns can have a ...

It's easy to see why ferns and hostas are staples in many American gardens. They're generally easy to care for, and they're perfect for adding more texture to nearly any space. Because both plants are ...

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 ...

After a short respite of warm weather, the first week of 2025′s winter has now turned cold. Our current brown outside world is interspersed with patches of back yard green grass but they too will ...

The medium green of most lawn grasses is attractive, but it's so common that it can feel a bit uninspired. Luckily, you don't have to blanket every inch of your yard in this color, as a well-chosen ...