Heat domes, atmospheric rivers, bomb cyclones, and polar vortex—you’re not crazy, the weather is. And last week, the USDA confirmed it by releasing an updated climate zone map for 2023. And for many ...

Anyone who loves gardening knows the importance of understanding their area’s growing conditions. To help farmers and gardeners lay the foundation for their crops and gardens, the United States ...

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.

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 ...

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

Gardeners should always look at their growing climate before choosing plants for their landscapes. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners can determine which plants are ...

Recent weather has lot of gardeners gun-shy on what plants are hardy and what plants aren't. With so many choices, knowing what to choose can be a daunting task. While we do worry about plants that ...