Macho fern is listed as cold-hardy in Zone 9. However, to save some green top growth, I plan to provide protection during future freezes, especially if temperatures are predicted to fall into the 20s.

Whether you love the laciness of some ferns, how some blanket yards as natural ground cover, fill shady areas or bring a sense of the wild into your garden, ferns make a fabulous landscaping choice.

Kimberley queen and macho ferns. A plant destined to become common in our landscapes is Kimberley queen fern (Nephrolepis obliterata), a cold-hardy Australian species that grows 3 feet tall in ...

That Victorian love affair continues today but has competition from some of its newer relatives, namely Macho and Kimberly Queen. Boston fern ((Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis) — still the most ...