They’re often found in gullies and around rivers and streams in nutrient-rich soils. Many ferns grow root-like structures underground called rhizomes, which they use to spread through the soil. These ...

Transform your fern collection into a lush oasis for free. Deer-resistant and shade-loving, ferns add a whimsical allure to any garden. As one of the oldest plant groups on Earth, these hardy ...

The author observed the dormancy period of their rabbit's foot fern, during which the fronds naturally dried out. Rabbit's ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. And the fern has a shallow root system. All the rhizomes should be covered with soil, but not overly deep. The crown should remain on top ...

Their spores are dispersed by wind and they sometimes land high in the tree canopy, where the young ferns find root-hold and grow as epiphytes. In fact, licorice fern has been documented in the ...