"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 ...

"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.

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 ...

Q: I purchased eight huge ferns in hanging baskets. They are root bound, and I must water daily. How do I separate the ferns and repot them or plant in the ground? — K.D., Houston A: I assume your ...

SIZE: Width up to 6 feet. NATIVE HABITAT: Tropical worldwide. EXPOSURE: Shade to partial or filtered sun. FORM: Graceful, drooping and arching fronds divided into small leaflets. CULTURE: Damaged by ...