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If you are wondering whether that shrub, flower, or tree that you saw in a magazine or catalog will grow well in your garden, using a hardiness zone map is your best bet to ensure success.

For example: Maps generated by Climate Central show that as our climate has warmed due to heat-trapping carbon pollution, plant hardiness zones have shifted north toward higher latitudes and ...

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Louisiana's growing zones range from ... according to USDA's Hardiness Zone Map. Within zone 8, recommended plants are those that are able to withstand winter temperatures within a 10 degrees ...

They cut down the non-desirable invasive trees and replace them with native Louisiana plants. “You know, if you plant it, they will come. First, the insects, and the overwintering larvae.

The USDA bases its plant zone maps on average minimum temperature so people in each zone know which plants can best withstand their local weather. For example, a tropical plant that needs 40 ...

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. The map ...