The Victorians loved Boston ferns (Nephrolepisexaltata), and they're still popular today, especially on Southern porches. Sometimes called sword ferns, Boston ferns reach two to three feet tall and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Popular since Victorian times, the Boston fern has long been a favorite plant to display in living rooms ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s officially porch season! That means gussying up the front porch for curb appeal and porch sitting.

Remember those old photographs of front porches in the historic district with huge elegant Boston ferns on pedestals gracing either side of the entry? That Victorian love affair continues today but ...

Boston fern plants work well planted up in containers on decks and patios as a seasonal accent plant then brought indoors as a houseplant when temperatures dip and frost threatens. Plant them in ...

Prime Day Deals: Shop sales in tech, home, fashion, beauty & more curated by our editors. There’s a new Boston fern in town and it goes by the name of Curly — or even better, Dragon Tail. Both names ...

Now that you've picked out one - or more - ferns for your home, here are excerpts from articles on how to keep them looking lush. Click on the links to learn more. HGTV: Most ferns like an evenly ...

About four years ago, Evelyn Edwards, 89, almost lost a living legacy in her family — a 114-year-old Boston fern. “It was really bad looking,” says her son, Wayne, who helps care for the plant.

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 ...