Boston fern is a common ornamental plant frequently grown as a houseplant in northern climates such as Greater Columbus. It is a member of a tropical species of sword fern native to humid forests from ...

If you gussied up your porch with a Boston fern this spring and it’s still thriving mid-summer, you can pat yourself on the back—that doesn’t mean you’re in it for the long haul. A lot of people toss ...