Quick! Do you know what gardening zone you’re living in? Do you even know what a growing zone is? Well, believe it or not, knowing the answers to those two questions can literally make the difference ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

When you're planting your garden, you want to give your plants the best chance of thriving. Some places are too cold for certain plants, and others are too warm. So how do you know what's just right ...

When spring arrives, gardeners are ready to buy plants, and many times we are trying something new and different. View full sizeIllustration by Kenneth Harrison / The Times-Picayune One of the most ...

INDIANA, USA — New Plant Hardiness Zone maps updated by the US Department of Agriculture released this week show a drastically reduced Zone 5 throughout Indiana, while Zone 7 makes an appearance in ...

Farmers aren’t the only ones who start the day by checking the weather report. Backyard gardeners do it, too. We like to be warned if frosts or polar vortexes are headed our way. If all I grew were ...

Our natural world is blessed with mountains, trees, flowers, rivers, and other wonders. Within this nature, there are also beautiful man-made spaces—gardens. What makes a garden truly special is its ...