The Plant Lover's Guide to Ferns

Ferns are renowned for their diversity and shade tolerance. But these captivating foliage plants can also play many different roles in the garden. They add rich texture and detail to shady landscapes, and are perfect for softening edges and creating pleasing transitions. Their often brilliantly colored new fronds delight the eye with tones of green, gold, bronze, and copper. In this lushly photographed gudie Richie Steffen and Sue Olsen offer astute advice on how to get the most out of these versatile plants and highlight the most rewarding varieties.<br><br><i>The Plant Lover's Guides</i> offer a rich source of information on both new and classic garden plants. Written by enthusiastic experts, they recommend the best varieties for different situations, inspire ideas for new plant combinations, and are packed with resources for the home gardener. These gorgeous guides celebrate the beauty of each plant and form a comprehensive library that every plant lover will want to own.