The USDA’s Plant Hardiness Zone Map divides the country into 13 zones ranging from 1 (the arctic) to 13 (the tropics) to make it easier for gardeners to select plants that can survive the winter in ...

The United States Department of Agriculture released an updated version of last year's Plant Hardiness Map to offer a guide for gardeners to understand which plants can survive and thrive based on the ...

In 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM) for the first time in 10 years. The new Map draws on more than 30 years of data, utilizing ...

It tells you exactly what to plant in your backyard for the winter. The U.S. Plant Hardiness Zone Map got a refresh for the first time in over a decade, providing you with a guide on when and what you ...

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Fall is the perfect time to plan your spring landscape, and if you're planning to add trees, there are several things you ...

In selecting plants that will thrive in your garden and landscape, an important consideration is whether they will survive your climate. Gardeners should consider plant zone ratings to help determine ...

In the news recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture revised its plant hardiness zone map for the first time in more than a decade. As always, this is a hot topic in horticultural circles. What is ...

Having returned from garden visits this summer to places such as Portland, Vancouver and England, I feel compelled to write about a common frustration of the weekend gardener: zones. It’s hard to pick ...