It hasn’t been done in over a decade, but the USDA has now updated what it calls the “plant hardiness” map for the first time since 2013. (That’s “hardiness” as in “hearty,” for if ...

Learn More › Sometimes called “growing zones” or “gardening zones,” USDA plant hardiness zones refer to areas of a map developed by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Plant hardiness zones represent the 30-year average ... consult a licensed arborist or your state forestry service. Loading map data... Unlike most plants, trees outlive us. In this way, planting ...

What are plant hardiness zones and why are they important? What better way to celebrate the start of spring than to introduce some new seeds into your garden? With brighter and warmer days ahead ...

It is important to take plant hardiness zones into account. Co-owner of Chenier’s Greenhouse, Nick Chenier, says some ...

To check which zone you are in, head to USDA.gov and check out their Plant Hardiness Zone map. You can also enter your zip code on the page to find your zone.