The royal fern lives in bogs and on the banks of streams in Europe, Africa and Asia. The royal fern grows naturally in the UK. The fronds of this fern can grow almost two metres long. Where does it ...

Many ferns prefer to grow in shady, moist conditions. This is a common feature of many UK gardens that have shadows cast by neighbouring buildings or boundary walls and fences. These areas can be ...

Ferns grow in a variety of settings in the wild, with some preferring a dry forest floor, while others thrive on rocky outcrops. A few prefer a permanently wet situation, on the banks of a stream or ...