garden, outdoor ferns

Question

Last fall my fern garden sprouted up bunches of brown arrow like twigs. I left them over winter, not sure what they are. What should I do with them this spring?

Answer 1

This is likely a Cinnamon Fern.
They sprout cinnamon colored fronds from the center of the plant.
They should be left on the fern.
Old and damaged fronds can be pruned from the plant.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/cinnamon-fern/growing-cinnamon-ferns.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ferns/taking-care-of-outdoor-ferns.htm