Understanding USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
Sometimes called “growing zones” or “gardening zones,” USDA plant hardiness zones refer to areas of a map developed by the ...
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What planting zone are you in? These detailed maps can help your garden flourish
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 ...
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What plant zone is Wisconsin in? A look at the best flowers to plant in every part of the state
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. For example, a tropical plant that needs 40 ...
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Weather, water and landscaping: What to know about gardening on the High Plains in 2025
MyHighPlains.com has compiled a roster of updates on the state of gardening on the High Plains in 2025, including plant ...
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What are growing zones? What temperatures do Louisiana plants need to survive?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a Plant Hardiness Zone Map that divides the U.S. into 13 different zones, which helps gardeners choose plants that can survive in their respective ...
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What plant zone is Wisconsin in? A look at the best flowers to plant in every part of the state
Are you getting ready to plant your spring bulbs? If so, you might want to check up on which plant zone you're in. A plant zone, or hardiness zone, is a region with a similar average minimum ...