As plant hardiness zones shift from climate change, gardeners must rethink their choices. Discover what these changes mean ...

Read on to learn all you need to know about plant hardiness zones to prevent your perennials from perishing when the temperatures drop. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA ...

In the 1960s, the USDA adopted and adapted Rehder’s concept, creating the first official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. USDA Hardiness Zone Map (Contributed) Since its initial release ...

When shopping for plants, you might notice labels that specify “Zones 3-7” or similar numbers. These references indicate the plant hardiness zones where specific greenery will thrive.

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.

American arborvitae ( Thuja occidentalis) is a low-maintenance, fast-growing evergreen tree that offers a tall privacy hedge.

BURLINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - USDA plant hardiness zones categorize areas based on their average minimum winter temperatures. But with our warming climate many parts of our state have moved to higher ...

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 temperature. According to the U.S. Department of ...

he asked. “In many cases, we can utilize the labeling on the plants and the USDA climate zone map. “These are also referred to as plant hardiness zones.” The USDA’s plant hardiness zone ...