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Should ferns be cut back?

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If your fern is growing outdoors, cutting back the foliage in the fall after it turns yellow will improve the look of your plant. You can also spruce up an indoor fern by trimming off any dead or brown fronds.

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Do ferns like coffee grounds?

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Coffee grounds may help enrich your soil with nitrogen and encourage healthy microbes to grow. However, there’s also some evidence that mixing coffee with your soil can inhibit plant growth. Experiment with adding a small amount of coffee grounds to your soil and see how your fern responds.

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Why are my outdoor ferns turning brown?

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If your ferns are getting brown, it might mean that they’re drying out or getting too much sun. Try giving your fern extra water or moving it to a shadier location. Ferns can also get brown in the winter if it gets too cold, so you may need to bring your plant indoors until it warms up again.

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What do I do with the sticks throughout the plant?

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If there are dried out sticks with no foliage, you can trim them off to encourage new growth.

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