This winter we planted six Autumn Ferns in the backyard under one of the large red maple trees. The area of the ferns is heavily shaded except for in the wintertime when the leaves fall off the maple trees.
After they were planted, the area was well mulched and, of course, watered.
Quick update, the autumn ferns have all sprouted new reddish growth. For now, I am going to keep them well watered for the hot summer months ahead.
Growing Autumn Ferns
According to the plant tags, these ferns grow in the shade to part shade. They grow 18 to 30 inches high and spread 18 inches across. They are known for their attractive foliage. The information I read online stated they are deer and rabbit resistant. However, I rarely see deer in my backyard, but we do have rabbits.
Ending Notes
So far, I’m very impressed with my new ferns and I hope the wildlife in my yard doesn’t decide to snack on them. I’ll probably read somewhere that blue-tailed skinks love them, no just joking. But please note, my yard is full of blue-tailed skinks.
I find ferns difficult to grow, so we’ll see what happens with this new batch. I usually don’t keep them watered enough.
Then, in the fall, the ferns take on a warm reddish orange hue. I imagine they are quite lovely and will give my yard a little bit of autumn color.
For now, I going to watch my new plants grow.
(Whoops, it looks like there are a few weeds coming up in the below photograph. Also, note one of the smaller transplanted azalea bushes has white blooms on it).
A garden is a work of love and there is always something that needs watering, pruning or mulching.
Resource Sites – thespruce.www and AI overview