This autumn, you could dig up the clump and divide it into quarters and replant those sections to get even more (and more sustainable) harvests off of it.
I'm assuming this works with western sword fern too?
Yes. It should work with just about any fern clump. Be sure to sharpen and disinfect your shovel/tools for the best results
Thank you! We'll have to try this when the rains really start up again.
I've moved a few already last year. I've had some pretty good luck moving them in the spring as well. i think I'll move my largest again this fall. There's some that haven't even come up I think
I have a whole other shade spot that could use some.
That's awesome! I love it when I have a place in mind for some plants
I'm in the packing my yard with so many things that I can use from edimentals like my ostrich ferns, cut flowers, pollinators, medicinals, herbs and vegetables. You can really pack them in
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