Asparagus ferns are considered invasive in some areas of the country, so Roethling advises gardeners check with their local townships and municipalities before planting them to see if they are on a ...

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?

Q. Is asparagus fern an annual or a perennial? I have seen them growing outside in warmer places like Charleston, SC, (see photo) but wonder if it was just for the summer. – Gary L., Argo A: This is ...

The foxtail fern (Asparagus densiflorus ‘Myers’), also known as bottlebrush fern, is a relative of culinary asparagus but isn’t edible. The plant is toxic to cats. The new shoots look like extra-thin ...

Q: How do I grow asparagus? Is it better to plant from seed or transplants? Are there any other perennial vegetable plants that I can plant that will come back every year? A. Asparagus is easy to grow ...

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 ...