One of the most important details on a plant tag is the hardiness zone. Many new gardeners notice these numbers but are unsure what they mean. Hardiness zones indicate the winter temperatures a plant ...

A new version of the Plant Hardiness Zone Map has just released by the the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and it's big news for gardeners who rely on the data to determine which plants can survive ...

In 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM) for the first time in 10 years. The new Map draws on more than 30 years of data, utilizing ...

When you’re considering whether to add a plant to your garden this season, a crucial piece of information is its hardiness zone, usually given in a phrase like “Zone 5” or “Zones 4-7.” But what, ...

Longtime master gardener John Nash, with more than 65 years of digging in the dirt, is a bit concerned that gardeners will take the news that they might be in slightly warmer zones for cold-hardy ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

Last year, Natural Resources Canada updated its map of "plant hardiness zones" in the wake of the changing climate. Gardeners may have more information this year about which plants will thrive and ...