There are approximately 12,000 fern species growing worldwide, most of them found in forests, woodlands or tropical regions. While it would be impossible to collect all of these, most of us ...

Some types suffer frond damage or grow too densely when exposed to full sunlight, so sites with full or partial shade are often a good fit when landscaping a yard. Many fern varieties can tolerate ...

If your front yard needs an extra spruce for spring, consider adding a Japanese painted fern to your landscaping design. Even if you don't have a green thumb, you've probably spotted these ferns ...

The answer is in your yard. Watch closely for the smallest hints, record what you find and advance the cause of science.