Ferns are an ancient plant that have been gracing our earth with their feathery fronds for a long, long time. They make a great addition to landscaping since they can fill out thinly planted areas and they make for a great hanging plant or porch container plant. They're generally low-maintenance, thriving best in consistently moist, well-draining soil . Because of their hardy and resilient nature, many ferns don't necessarily require pruning , but it can be helpful to keep the plants looking their best and healthiest throughout the growing seasons. Here's when and how to cut back ferns for the best results.

Tammy Sons, plant expert and founder of TN Nursery , says deciduous ferns should be cut back in late fall after the fronds have turned brown to make room for new growth in the

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