Heat domes, atmospheric rivers, bomb cyclones, and polar vortex—you’re not crazy, the weather is. And last week, the USDA confirmed it by releasing an updated climate zone map for 2023. And for many ...

Low temperature is a crucial factor in the survival of plants at specific locations, but it's not the only thing for gardeners to keep in mind when selecting plants and locations for them to grow.

Here are the best plants for winter gardens. Plants can bring color and cheer to outdoor spaces during the chilly winter ...

Q: Do the changes to the USDA zone-hardiness map affect what plants we should buy? A: The USDA created the Plant Hardiness Zone Map to help gardeners select plants that will survive in their ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released a new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map, updating this valuable tool for gardeners and researchers for the first time since 2012. USDA’s ...

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is a tool designed to help gardeners, growers, and landscapers select plants that are most likely to thrive in a particular geographic region of the United States. It ...

Looking to maximize your autumn harvest? The right plants alongside fava beans can shape a healthier, more vibrant garden ...

In selecting plants that will thrive in your garden and landscape, an important consideration is whether they will survive your climate. Gardeners should consider plant zone ratings to help determine ...

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WASHINGTON — Global warming is hitting not just home, but garden. The color-coded map of planting zones often seen on the back of seed packets is being updated by the government, illustrating a hotter ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled its long-awaited update of its 1990 U.S. Plant Hardiness Zone Map Thursday at the National Arboretum in Washington. The map, which was revised to reflect ...

Cacti won't be growing in Central New York gardens anytime soon. But some areas may be able to grow peaches, different varieties of grapes or a Southern magnolia tree. The U.S. Department of ...