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 ...

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 ...

The 1990 map was still pretty accurate. It still showed us to be in Zone 7. But when an update was published in 2014, it showed Zone 8 to have migrated several counties north, all the way to the Red ...

Key Takeaways Use winter to plan your garden so spring planting is organized and successful.Know your USDA hardiness zone and ...

Low temperature is a crucial factor in the survival of plants at specific locations, but it's not the only thing for gardeners to keep in mind when selecting plants and locations for them to grow.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Set yourself and your garden up for an easier and smoother start to spring ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled its long-awaited update of its 1990 U.S. Plant Hardiness Zone Map Thursday at the National Arboretum in Washington. The map, which was revised to reflect ...