Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Asparagus ferns are considered invasive in some areas of the country, so Roethling advises gardeners check with their local ...

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 ...

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 ...

I’ve noticed several nurseries are now selling pots of old-fashioned asparagus fern. I thought this plant is classified as an invasive species and shouldn’t be sold. Is it still on the invasive list?

Almost every garden has a shady area that influences the kinds of plants that will grow there. Many people consider these areas a problem, but they actually provide the opportunity to grow an ...

Have you thought about devoting some of your vegetable garden space to asparagus? A bed will last for at least 25 years and sometimes much longer. Almost all the work ...

Asparagus is a perennial that can live up to 15 years. It will require some patience and a long-term vision on your part. Prepare the bed in advance. When crowns are planted, they will need irrigation ...

Ferns are one of the most useful and diverse groups of plants for shady areas, and now is a great time to plant them. Many species of hardy ferns are suitable for planting in Louisiana landscapes.