Creating your own fernery is rewarding, low-maintenance, and simple to accomplish.

Here’s everything it’s crucial that you know about planting and caring for ferns.

Ferns add delicate, feathery texture and tons of green to any garden bed.

painted fern around large rock

Ferns can thrive in a variety of environments, including squeezed between large boulders.

Here’s what you’re gonna wanna know to start your own fern garden.

If planted in the right conditions, ferns can be a full and foliage-forward addition to landscaping.

Light: Ferns prefer a dappled shade canopy.

autumn fern orange and bronze fronds

Some species of fern, such as autumn fern, change colors during the growing season.

Dense shade or bright sun will stress ferns beyond their comfort level.

Fertilizer: Beyond compost added to the soil, ferns do not need fertilizer.

How to Grow Ferns

Know what to expect when planting ferns in your yard.

close-up of fern

Hardiness: Zones 210, depending on the species.

Height: Depending on species, ferns can range from only 8 inches to 6 feet tall.

Problems: Ferns are wonderfully trouble-free.

They rarely succumb to diseases and are deer-resistant.