If you are wondering whether that shrub, flower, or tree that you saw in a magazine or catalog will grow well in your garden, using a hardiness zone map is your best bet to ensure success. A hardiness ...

Plants that are well adapted to this region won't be hurt by the frigid weather we have had. If the low temperatures continue, however, we will lose flowers on early-flowering trees such as magnolias ...

Have you ever wondered what the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone is? It’s mentioned in every gardening article or the Farmer’s Almanac, but if you’re still not quite sure what it is or what zone you live in, ...

With spring on the horizon, many gardeners are preparing for prolonged, hearty growing seasons in their region. The United States has a diverse ecological footprint, so growing seasons differ slightly ...

Text on verso by Henry M. Cathey. "This map supersedes U.S. Department of Agriculture Miscellaneous Publication 814, "Plant Hardiness Zone Map," which was revised in 1965."--Map sheet verso. Insets: ...

January in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a can feel like gardening limbo. The holidays are over, the landscape and wildlife are relatively quiet, and spring feels impossibly far away. After years of gardening ...

February can feel deceptively warm in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 7–10, but experienced gardeners know it’s a month that rewards patience. This is the time of year when enthusiasm often outpaces the ...