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Rachel Homer

The best low-maintenance ferns for filling up shady spots in your garden, recommended by experts

Ferns and moss covered stones on the floor of a chelsea flower show garden.

If you're considering low-maintenance ferns that will thrive in the shade, knowing which species to choose can be confusing to an untrained eye they can look pretty similar. 

Did you know there are around 10,000 types of fern? All have feathery fronds that slowly unfurl to provide gardens with vivid texture and structure. Some ferns are larger than life and some can be delicate and fluffy so there's plenty of scope if you are looking for small garden ideas or garden landscaping ideas for large outdoor spaces. 

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