Whenever you purchase a new perennial plant, shrub, tree, or even seeds, you've probably noticed information about hardiness zones on the plant tag or description. But what does it mean? "Plant ...

Sometimes called “growing zones” or “gardening zones,” hardiness zones refer to a map developed by the USDA that separates the United States into regions based on the average low winter temperatures.

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 ...

Different zones call for different care. Whether you need to start winterizing early in Zone 2, or can enjoy a fall garden in Zone 10, here's your to-do list.

The USDA’s winter hardiness zone map has long been the standard used by home gardeners, plant breeders and researchers to determine which plants are most likely to thrive in their location, based on ...

When fall weather arrives, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your plants for winter. Crepe myrtles are no exception ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Plant hardiness zones have long been a useful guideline for determining if what you're planting in your yard can handle cold temperatures. The USDA’s Agricultural Research team ...

The United States is divided into 13 different plant hardiness zones, each with "A" and "B" subdivisions. This is a number assigned to a plant that tells you how cold of a temperature the plant can ...

A warming trend is evidenced in the new version of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Plant Hardiness Zone Map, its first update since 1990. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the ...

Choosing plants that are well-suited to the local climate is an important step to having a successful garden. Considering the zones where the plant can perform at its best is a good place to start as ...

As you browse the garden and seed catalogs that are starting to arrive in your mailbox and read the details in the plant descriptions, you may wonder if a certain plant that really appeals to you will ...