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 ...

a woman touches a fern frond in a garden - Tom Werner/Getty Images As gardeners feel a nip of fall in the air, their thoughts turn to garden cleanup, preparing beds and plants for winter, and setting ...

It’s officially porch season! That means gussying up the front porch for curb appeal and porch sitting. Ferns are a classic finishing touch, and the Boston fern, also known as a sword fern, is the ...