Popular in gardens since Victorian times, when plant hunters brought back a plethora of species from far-flung travels, ferns are still valued for their atmospheric, long-lived foliage. Whether feathery, with gently unfurling rolled heads, or large and lush, ferns mingle well in among a range of other plants in beds and borders. You can choose from evergreen and deciduous varieties, in a range of colours and sizes, to add interest throughout the year in naturalistic woodland settings, lending informality in borders, starring in stumperies, adding interest under trees, or in containers.
Easy to grow, long-lived and fairly trouble free, ferns exist across the world in every climate, and with about 12,000 different types, there are varieties to suit many situations in a garden. In general, they like shady, moist, but well-drained conditions, making them ideal for
