boston fern

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rkthomas13 Joined: 7/09/2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 5	Posted: Aug/28/2007 7:31 PM PST Will this fern make it through the winter in a 7a area if planted in a shady area covered with mulch? My area is Alexandria, Virginia. If not, can it be put in the garage or some other cold but insulated area that gets only a little light for the worst of the winter? Quote \| Reply \| Report

butterfly1 Joined: 3/17/2006 Location: Aiken SC Posts: 518	Posted: Aug/29/2007 7:33 AM PST This is a great fern to overwinter in the warmer zones. I have a rod under the house that I hang mine on.( you can do this in the garage ) Take them out and water them on the warm sunny days in winter. I usually take them out once or twice a month. Just don't do what I did last year and forget to take them down before it freezes. When the temps warm in the spring you can pull them out ( you will be surprized how much green they still have ) give them a good haircut just cut away all the dead fronds. You can split them into two plants or just repot the one. I think they like under the house because its so moist under there. Good Luck! Quote \| Reply \| Report