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Your Fall Garden To-Do List By Growing Zone

Fall is the season most of us associate with winding down and settling in as the air turns crisp and the days become shorter. However, this season can also be one of the most transformative, ...
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Hardiness and heat zone maps help in choosing plants that thrive year-round

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 ...
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Garden Guide: What’s a USDA planting zone?

The USDA’s Plant Hardiness Zone Map divides the country into 13 zones ranging from 1 (the arctic) to 13 (the tropics) to make it easier for gardeners to select plants that can survive the winter in ...
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What should you plant in your garden based on growing zone

Growing zones are a rough guide to what type of climate you have for growing a garden. In the U.S., these zones have shifted over the past couple of decades due to climate change, so it can be ...
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9 Garden Styles From Around the World To Inspire You

English/Cottage Garden Style Blossoming in popularity during the Elizabethan era (1558–1603), English or cottage gardens are ...
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Climate change is shifting the zones where plants grow – here’s what that could mean for your garden

Matt Kasson receives funding from the US Department of Agriculture. With the arrival of spring in North America, many people are gravitating to the gardening and landscaping section of home ...