The USDA’s winter hardiness zone map has long been the standard used by home gardeners, plant breeders and researchers to determine which plants are most likely to thrive in their location, based on ...

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.

When planning your garden, knowing your plant hardiness zone is crucial for selecting plants that will thrive in your climate ...

At last. Finally, there’s an updated official government resource out there that gardeners all across the land can blame for any failed planting efforts. OK, maybe not for all failed plantings, but at ...

With spring on the horizon, many gardeners are preparing for prolonged, hearty growing seasons in their region. The United States has a diverse ecological footprint, so growing seasons differ slightly ...

Anyone who loves gardening knows the importance of understanding their area’s growing conditions. To help farmers and gardeners lay the foundation for their crops and gardens, the United States ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Plant Hardiness Zone Map confirms what gardeners have been noticing for years – our winters aren’t as cold as they used to be. USDA just released new ...

The United States Department of Agriculture released an updated version of last year's Plant Hardiness Map to offer a guide for gardeners to understand which plants can survive and thrive based on the ...

, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided farmers and gardeners a more accurate guide to planting in their local climates. Though the majority of Cumberland County remains in ...