There are several different ways ferns and their close lookalikes can be worked into nearly any kind of landscape.
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Beautiful but Lacking
Ferns are lush and exotic specimens all by themselves or in small groups.
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Fun With Ferns
Nothing like a whimsical accent—in this case, a cobalt blue bottle stuck in an evergreen Japanese painted fern—to set ferns off!
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Out of the Woods
Who hasn't at one time or another felt at peace in a quiet woodland fern glade? Bring a slice of this ancient scene into your own garden.
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Boggy Buddies
Many ferns thrive in moist, humid conditions, making them ideal for planting around pond gardens—especially close to splashing waterfalls or fountains.