A giant floating fern that carpets waterways with thick, leafy mats has become a major problem in Alabama waterways. It’s called Giant Salvinia. “Nobody wants it,” said Monica Allen, a spokesperson ...

Florida has the widest variety of ferns in the continental U.S. (only Hawaii and Puerto Rico have more), and 123 of these are native to the state. Gardening with ferns is relatively easy given the ...

a woman touches a fern frond in a garden - Tom Werner/Getty Images As gardeners feel a nip of fall in the air, their thoughts turn to garden cleanup, preparing beds and plants for winter, and setting ...

LeRoy Rodgers spends plenty of time in the Florida Everglades — mainly in airboats. He works for the South Florida Water Management District. On a recent day, he eases his boat alongside a tree island ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries sends a warning about giant salvinia, an exotic fern and invasive species that is a major threat to Louisiana’s ecosystems ...

Ferns — these ancient, feathery wonders — bring an unmatched sense of grace, mystery and lush texture to any shaded garden. These fascinating plants, with their delicate fronds and rich diversity, are ...