Sometimes called “growing zones” or “gardening zones,” USDA plant hardiness zones refer to areas of a map developed by the ...

USDA growing zones are important for figuring out what to plant and when in your area. However, with recent changes, what you can plant may have changed, too.

Knowing when to plant in specific hardiness zones is important to maximize the spring season's potential. A hardiness zone is a geographic area with a similar average minimum temperature. The map ...