The hardiness map provided by the USDA ( is based on the minimum low temperatures an area usually experiences. You simply input your zip code in the search box to ...

Garden lovers might want to take a few steps to protect their plants as much as they can against the cold air that is coming ...

With the cold weather and the little bit of snow our area experienced over the past few days, perhaps it’s a good time to ...

Plant hardiness zones are only a measure of the average extreme minimum temperature, and several other variables are at play when determining whether a plant will be hardy.

It's easy to get extra excited and start your spring garden too soon, but there are a few things you need to know before ...

Many now prominently highlight the precise distance of their projects from restricted zones. Despite these efforts, brokers are reporting a notable drop in sales. "Lake-view properties ...

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When this map was updated in 2023 ... If you’d rather plant in the ground, you need to consider your location, USDA hardiness zone and last frost date, which can be found easily via internet ...

She adds that an evergreen shrub that has too much shade could lead to disease susceptibility or sparse growth. The opposite ...

A recent update to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, suggests things have already been heating up. The map gives consumers an idea of what kinds of plants will grow in an area using data from weather ...

(The Center Square) – The USDA has just released updated Plant Hardiness Zone Maps for the nation. The new maps have moved Illinois planting zones to a higher number of designations in response to ...

John Fech knows there are a lot of excited gardeners after the USDA release of an updated plant hardiness zone map. Omaha’s move from a 5B classification to 6A opens up the area to the ...