Shady Ground Covers~ Ferns
I talked about how hostas are a wonderful ground cover for shady areas, another great shady ground cover is the fern.
Since ferns are naturally a woodland plant, they thrive in full or partial shade. Their broad leaves block out the sun and prevent weeds and grasses from growing.
Ferns do tend to spread, so plant them in an area where they can spread their roots and not interfere with other flowers and garden plants. They’re great for wooded hillsides and places where nothing else will grow.
Do your research on the individual varieties of ferns, before deciding which type to plant in your area.