Lydia tells us that you can easily find your zone using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, which is available online. "Just enter your zip code, and the map will show your zone based on climate ...

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.

The zones are displayed in 10ºF increments, and 5ºF half zones. To find the Plant Hardiness Zone at your location go to this link https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/. Enter your zip code in the ...

The newest version of the map revealed no zone changes for Carol Barany's garden in Yakima. But there's still lots to consider.

These conditions impact gardening between and within zones. Zone 7, for example, may be able to grow plants listed for Zone 6, maybe even 5, if your garden has microclimates that protect it.

USDA hardiness zone 6 is broken up into two subzones — zone 6a and zone 6b. It runs in a swath through the center of the country from Eastern Washington down through parts of the Mountain and ...