Asparagus fern isn’t a fern: It’s related to the edible asparagus. The species (Asparagus densiflorus Sprengeri), native to Southern Africa, has small, decorative blossoms in spring and red fruit in ...

Keeping these delicate plants happy can be pretty tricky. Here’s how to give your asparagus fern everything it needs to thrive. Asparagus ferns may be best known for their airy, delicate foliage and ...

A couple of weeks ago, I suggested drought-tolerant asparagus fern (Asparagus sprengeri) as a possible ground cover for somewhat shady slopes. I cautioned that it is “an extremely aggressive plant” ...

Last week, I mentioned how common names can be confusing. A good example is the asparagus fern. Despite its common name, these plants are not ferns. Asparagus ferns will flower and produce fruit ...

If there's one houseplant my visitors always point out, it's my asparagus fern. Its soft fronds make a magnificent display in my living room and it grew so large it started to trail like a cascading ...

PANAMA CITY — The picture this week is of asparagus fern (Asparagus setaceus) that I have planted in my yard. This is an excellent ground cover plant for sun or partial shade. Plant in groups of three ...

An ornamental garden in front of a log cabin - Elenaleonova/Getty Images Ferns are a hallmark of forest floors and shady front porches. But if you have a hot, sunny spot in your garden where a fern ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Asparagus fern growing in a field Asparagus are low-maintenance perennial vegetables that are capable of providing you with ...

After years of growing asparagus, I’ve learned that these perennial vegetables can be either the anchor of a thriving garden ecosystem or a source of endless frustration – it all depends on what you ...