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Maps generated by Climate Central show that as our climate has warmed due to heat-trapping carbon pollution, plant hardiness zones have shifted north toward higher latitudes and elevations.

The USDA bases its plant zone maps on average minimum temperature so people in each zone know which plants can best withstand their local weather.

Starting a successful garden begins with knowing your planting zone. These maps can help.

Starting a successful garden begins with knowing your planting zone. These maps can help.