The Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is a popular plant featuring soft, arching fronds and a full appearance. It is one of the best types of ferns to grow on your porch for a beautiful plant display ...

My Porch Decorating Confession For years I always said I would never use artificial ferns on my porch. Real Boston ferns were just part of my summer routine, even though they needed lots of watering ...

A row of Boston ferns hanging in pots. - Aegeanblue/Getty Images The Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is a common houseplant that thrives in steamy bathrooms, shady backyards, and hanging baskets ...

"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.

If you gussied up your porch with a Boston fern this spring and it’s still thriving mid-summer, you can pat yourself on the back—that doesn’t mean you’re in it for the long haul. A lot of people toss ...

Ferns are diverse but bloomless foliar perennials that are much appreciated for their lush foliage, intricate textures and ...

Best houseplants that don't require frequent watering: Boston Fern, Peace Lily, ZZ Plant, Snake Plant (Images: Canva) Ivy, Boston fern, and peace lily thrive in north-facing rooms ZZ plant and snake ...

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 ...