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Q.Ferns In Hanging Baskets And Wind

Zone Zone 4b Ontario | pegelo added on May 25, 2020 | Answered

Our porch is north facing and we get a lot of wind. How well would ferns do in these conditions? thanks

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BushDoctor
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Answered on May 26, 2020

Most ferns don't tolerate much wind. A little bit of airflow is good, but windy conditions will leave them brown and shriveled. If you can find some form of wind break, that would keep them healthy.

This article will help you to care for ferns:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-outdoors.htm

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