| I have a Boston Fern that I put outside for the summer. By the time winter came it was too large to bring in the house. It survived the winter on the back porch but a few harsh freezes in the spring have taken their toll. The fern is still alive, but only half of it. What do you suggest to return the plant to health? |
| It's probably best to unpot the fern, cut away the dead leaves and roots, and repot it into fresh soil. Then put it outdoors in a shady location for the summer. There's no guarantee the plant will survive another winter on your porch - how about taking a cutting and bringing it indoors in the fall? Just remove the fern from the pot and slice off a healthy portion of roots with a few fronds attached. Pot it up and take it indoors for the winter. Then in the spring you can take the plant outdoors again. |
