Characterized by mild winters and a long growing season, USDA Zone 8 includes the Lower South and affords almost year-round opportunities for gardening. It is one of the warmest zones in the United ...

With the first frost quickly approaching in many regions, some gardeners think that fall signals the end of the gardening season. You may be happy to know that it's far from true. What you can plant ...

Gardeners and farmers across the U.S. look to plant hardiness zones for guidance on which plants to grow. The U.S. is divided into 13 plant hardiness zones based on the local coldest temperature of ...

With the arrival of spring in North America, many people are gravitating to the gardening and landscaping section of home improvement stores, where displays are overstocked with eye-catching seed ...

Climate change complicates plant choices and care. Early flowering and late freezes can kill flowers like these magnolia blossoms. Matt Kasson, CC BY-ND With the arrival of spring in North America, ...

As gardeners and farmers across the country decide which plants to grow this spring, many look to plant hardiness zones for guidance. The U.S. (including Alaska and Hawaii) is divided into 13 plant ...

The USDA’s Plant Hardiness Zone Map divides the country into 13 zones ranging from 1 (the arctic) to 13 (the tropics) to make it easier for gardeners to select plants that can survive the winter in ...

Before wasting time, money and effort in the garden, you need to take a close look the USDA Planting Zones. Here is how to understand it. You don’t want to start planting your garden without knowing ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When shopping for plants, you might notice labels that specify ...

As greenhouse gas emissions nudge temperatures higher, trees’ growing ranges are shifting northward, projections from the U.S. Forest Service show. Trees near the southern edge of their geographic ...