Fern Plants

Ferns Offer Air Purification and Beauty

Ferns are natural air cleaners. They also remove toxins from the soil and add nutrients when planted. There’s a quiet elegance to ferns. Ferns make a shady space feel calm, lush, and inviting with their soft, feathery fronds and ancient charm. Whether filling in woodland paths, softening garden edges, or creating a peaceful retreat under the trees, our ferns for sale offer texture and tranquility to your landscape. 

The most amazing thing about these ancient species is their ability to purify not only the air but also the soil. If your soil is diseased or full of toxins, native plants clean above and below the soil's surface. This makes them not only environmentally sustainable, but also eco-conscious gardeners love this about them as well.

Explore Our Wide Selection of Hardy Ferns

At TN Nursery, we specialize in shade-loving plants that thrive naturally, and our ferns are no exception. From the bold presence of Ostrich Ferns to the delicate detail of Maidenhair Ferns, each variety we offer is hand-selected for its beauty, hardiness, and ability to return year after year. These are plants that grow with grace, asking little while giving plenty.

Customer Favorites Include: 

Christmas Ferns 

 Evergreen and perfect for year-round texture.

Lady Ferns 

 Soft and graceful, ideal for borders and beds.

Cinnamon  

 Tall and stately with distinctive rusty stalks.

Fiddlehead Ferns 

 Edible and ornamental, a springtime favorite.

Why Choose TN Nursery for Ferns?

Our bare root fern plants arrive fresh from our farm and never dry out or are overhandled. We take pride in shipping easy, healthy plants that are super low maintenance and easy to establish. Whether you’re planting in deep shade, dappled woodland, or a moisture-rich garden bed, you’ll find ferns here that suit your space—and thrive for seasons to come.

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Planting Bare- Root Native Fern Plants

To plant bare root fern rhizomes, start by choosing a shady spot with rich, moist, well-draining soil. Soak the rhizomes in lukewarm water for about an hour before planting to rehydrate them. Loosen the soil a few inches deep, creating a shallow trench or hole.

Insertion of Native Ferns In Soil

Place the rhizome horizontally with the crown (the growing tip) just at or slightly below the soil surface. Cover with soil gently, making sure not to bury it too deeply.

Irrigation After Planting

Water well after planting to help settle the soil around the roots. Keep the area consistently moist, and within a few weeks, new fronds should begin to emerge. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and suppress weeds while the plant establishes.

Grow Tips on Bare Root Ferns

Once ferns are planted, keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy—damp like a wrung-out sponge is ideal. Ferns love humidity, so in dry weather, misting the foliage helps them thrive.

Add Mulch For Ferns

Add a layer of mulch around theplant bases, it helps hold in moisture and keeps weeds out. Avoid harsh sun—most ferns prefer shade or dappled light. Don’t rush to feed them; if the soil is rich with organic matter, that’s often enough. If needed, a light compost top-dressing in spring works well.