Fern Landscaping Shade Garden
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Fern landscaping shade garden. If you can throw in a few chairs and a side table you ll have a stylish veranda like no other. Ferns are an excellent addition to any shady garden. If your yard is shady it can be challenging to maintain a good looking lawn. In all climates they need protection from afternoon sun to prevent drying and leaf scorch.
And if ferns don t already sound like a garden superstar there s an added bonus. The main feature of planting ferns in the garden to find him a darkened wet place but with enough scattered sunlight. You can use them as specimen plants or for background plantings. If your yard is shady it can be challenging to maintain a good looking lawn.
In this episode of in the garden mark weathington of nc state s jc raulston arboretum explores one of the best plants for shade. Maybe it s because they re often associated with the coolness of mountain trails or the shade of tropical settings. Ferns can reach 12 inches to 6 feet tall depending on the type and growing conditions. Aug 2 2020 explore randy burgess s board ferns garden on pinterest.
If you brought a fern from the forest then it is desirable to leave as much soil on its roots as possible in which the plant was before. Ferns make an excellent addition to any shady garden. See more ideas about ferns garden ferns plants. Use them as specimen plants or for background plantings or interplant them with other shade loving plants such as hostas astilbes dicentras and caladiums.
Use this idea to create a varied garden in your front yard. They also make good companions for other shade plants such as hostas astilbes dicentras and caladiums. The autumn fern is deer resistant. Then the fern will take root well in a new place and quickly adapts there.
Plant ferns in part to full shade and rich well drained soil. We ll take a look at three different fern varieties. Ferns lend an air of relaxation to a garden space especially in summer when just the sight of their frilly delicate looking yet tough foliage seems to lower the temperature. Consider replacing the most difficult areas with ferns.