Ferns are hugely popular forms of plant life and come in a variety of sizes, textures, and foliage forms. Ferns are a low-maintenance plant and require minimal time and effort to maintain once they are fully established in the garden.
Growth requirements
There are a literally hundreds of fern species that can easily grow as houseplants or outside in the garden. Garden ferns are both deciduous and evergreen and quite hardy, which means they can handle most climate conditions. Ferns are one of the easiest plants to introduce to the garden provided they receive a shady spot and soil is kept moist. Because the ferns do not produce fruit or flowers, the light requirement is nominal, but a nutrient-rich and alkaline soil is a standard requirement. This soil quality is easily achieved by adding in well-rotted manure or compost at the time of planting. Also, the soil structure must be able to provide free drainage, so grit or similar material should be included in the planting hole. A preferred site to grow the ferns is by ponds and streams or a damp shady concern in the garden.
Growing ferns in the garden
The preferred time to start growing ferns in the garden is early spring, but the planting conditions for these plants are still favorable until mid-summer. If planting later in the season, make sure the ferns are kept well watered for the first three or four weeks, especially if the weather is warm and dry. Also, try to avoid planting the ferns too deeply as this will leave the crown buried which increases the chance of rotting beneath the surface.
Most of the deciduous ferns will start to die down when the first of the autumn frosts arrive. However, there are some deciduous ferns that will do well unit later into the winter season. For the evergreen ferns, the autumn slow down in the garden makes this a practical time to start tidying up the tired and scruffy leaves. Also, to help encourage growth of the plants throughout the season, try to give the soil a boost by applying leaf mold, garden compost, old bark, or similar mulching material.
Tree ferns for more height
Many of the attractive tree species for the garden are a particular species of tree ferns, such as the Cyathia and Dicksonia. These trees grow with thick trunks and striking architectural. A fast growing fern is great for gardens in need to shelter, while the slow-growing ferns are perfect for the small courtyard gardens. A regular watering schedule is critical for this type of tree to prevent the fronds and trunk drying out.
.jpg)
0 التعليقات:
إرسال تعليق