Plant hardiness zone map an important, but not tell-all tool for gardeners The 2023 map is about 2.5 degrees warmer than the 2012 map, translating into about half of the country shifting to a ...

Ciscoe Morris, Seattle Times garden writer, says Seattle did get a new number on the USDA zone-hardiness chart, but our weather does not always correspond to the number. Tips on pruning climbing ...

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 ...

The USDA has updated the geographic zones that help gardeners select plants that are suitable for their regions. Learn why the map changed—and whether your area was affected.

While about 80 million American gardeners, as well as those who grow and breed plants, are the largest users of the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, many others need this hardiness zone information.

The USDA recently released a new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map, updating this valuable tool for gardeners.

How to select plants based on your gardening zones When selecting plants for your garden, it’s essential to consider both the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone and the AHS Heat Zone listed on the plant tag.

On Nov. 15, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map, the first time it's done so since 2012. According to a release from the USDA, the new ...

Starting a successful garden begins with knowing your planting zone. These maps can help.

Since the previous 'plant hardiness' map, about half the U.S. shifted a half-zone warmer, including much of Wisconsin.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled its long-awaited update of its 1990 U.S. Plant Hardiness Zone Map Thursday at the National Arboretum in Washington. The map, which was revised to ...

About 80 per cent of Canada's land mass saw an increase in its plant hardiness zone, mostly of about half a zone to one full zone.