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carole467

planting ostrich ferns

carole467
15 years ago

I am in mid to north zone 7 and have sandy soil will I need to ammend to plant the ostrich ferns, this is my first time in the forum . I hope to gain a lot of knowlege here .

Thanks for your time,

/carole467

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