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Bring lush greenery and elegance to your garden
Ferns and tree ferns bring a unique, striking aesthetic to gardens with their bold, vibrant green leaves and distinctive, isometric appearance. These resilient perennials thrive in damp, shaded areas, making them ideal for woodland-style gardens or spots with limited sunlight. Visit Poplar Nurseries, where our experts can help you incorporate these dramatic, hardy plants into your outdoor space.
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Ferns and tree ferns make a bold statement in any garden, with their green foliage and unique texture, adding instant visual appeal. Perfect for shaded or damp areas, these resilient plants offer year-round beauty and require minimal maintenance, making them ideal for enhancing your garden’s atmosphere.
Evergreen
Strong beautiful greens to bring year-round colour to your garden space.
Non-evergreen
Ferns which die back in autumn produce new shoots in spring.
Tree ferns
Large, lush fronds make an impressive display as the background to any garden border.
Other shade-loving plants
‘Bleeding hearts’, foxgloves and hellebores transform a dull, shady corner of your garden.
Fertilisers
Choose from a variety of fertilisers to enrich your soil and watch your garden grow.
Compost
Compost will improve your soil’s structure and fertility for all-round plant health.
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Transform your garden with the enchanting beauty of ferns and tree ferns, bringing the charm of woodlands to your outdoor space. Their striking foliage adds height and instant appeal, making them a fantastic choice for contemporary urban gardens, adding texture and depth. Hardy and adaptable, ferns thrive in damp or shaded areas, so they’re ideal for creating lush, serene spots in your garden. Whether you’re looking to add a touch of elegance to a shaded corner or create a tropical feel, these resilient plants offer lasting beauty with minimal maintenance. Remember to cover your fern or tree fern with fleece over winter to protect the fronds from the worst of the frost. You will find all the tools you need to care for your plants in our Marks Tey garden centre.
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How to care for and propagate ferns
Ferns thrive in a humid environment with indirect light, so they are a great choice for the shadiest or partially shaded areas of your garden. To ensure healthy growth, keep the soil consistently moist, without overwatering, by using well-drained, rich soil. When propagating ferns, you can either take a cutting from a healthy plant or collect spores from mature fronds. Sow the spores onto moist soil, or divide the plant, placing it in a humid space to encourage new growth. With proper care, your ferns will flourish and continue to enhance your garden.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to our most common questions. Have a different query? Get in touch – we’re happy to help!
They like a sheltered position with good light but can tolerate low light levels. They prefer acidic soil.
They grow slowly, putting on about 1–2 inches of trunk per year.
Most ferns prefer full to partial shade, in moist soil and areas of high humidity.
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