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The plant lover's guide to ferns / Richie Steffen and Sue Olsen.

by Steffen, Richie.

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Timber Press, 2015.

9781604694741 (hc.)

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250 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Why we love ferns -- Designing with ferns -- Understanding ferns -- 140 ferns for the garden -- Growing and propagating -- Where to buy -- Where to see -- For more information -- Hardiness zone temperatures.

Ferns are easy to grow and readily available in big box stores, garden centers, and mail-order nurseries, making them a popular ornamental among new and advanced gardeners. Perfect for containers, borders, layered gardens, foliage accents, and shady areas, ferns come in a range of colors and varieties. The Plant Lover's Guide to Ferns, by fern enthusiasts Richie Steffen and Sue Olsen, is packed with information on these reliable plants. The book includes profiles for 134 plants, with information on growth and propagation, advice on using ferns in garden design, and lists of where to buy the plants and where to view them in public gardens.

Olsen, Sue (Suzanne)

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