"There are many areas of the U.S. where homeowners are already gardening in February and March." Understanding when you're in ...

The USDA’s plant hardiness zone map was updated in 2023 ... And, 6a is -10 to -5, 6b is -5 to 0, and 7a is 0 to 5. “Compared to the 2012 maps, Ohio has much less zone 5b in the most recent ...

When you’re shopping for trees, shrubs or perennials, the hardiness zone should be one of the first things you check.

If matted, fluff it up with a rake. Plants considered tender in Nebraska are those listed for cold hardiness zones 5a or 6a, especially zone 6a or 6b. Most zone 5a and 5b plants are hardy but the ...

While this region is is getting a break in winter weather this month February, the beginning of the year brought some pretty frigid temperatures. "You may not think about your plants out in the lawn ...

In November, the USDA updated its Plant Hardiness Zone map for the first ... especially in cooler zones (in Zone 6b, we start our seeds in early-March). I use seed trays with quality soil ...