By now we can ascertain that we should be selecting plants that our USDA zones cater to. Lucky for us, Lydia has shared a ...

According to the USDA, these zones are "based on the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature." They are displayed as "10-degree F zones ranging from zone 1 (coldest) to zone 13 (warmest).

While the new USDA zone map does not account for extreme heat, there are other resources, like the American Horticultural Society's heat map, that do, said Rounsaville.

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.

These 10 winners bring bold colors and dependable blooms to your peony garden, even if you're a beginner picking a peony for ...

USDA. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map divides the United States and Canada into 13 zones, based on the average annual minimum winter temperature. Each zone is, on average, ...

With the recent development of an enhanced Plant Hardiness Zone Map, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided farmers and gardeners a more accurate guide to planting in ...

Don't let your vacation ruin your garden. These plants for Southern USDA Zones are meant to stand up to drought, heat, pests, ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map — the first revision since 2012. It shows that Massachusetts is getting warmer, leading to more options for ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Wednesday issued its new Plant Hardiness Zone Map, last updated in 1990. Syracuse and most of Central New York moved from zone 5a to zone 5b, which means winter ...

The USDA cautions against using the plant hardiness zones, which are based on 30-year averages, as indicators for climate change. But gardeners say the maps reflect one of the ways they’re ...

USDA bases their hardiness zones on average temperature ranges only. Sunset climate zones are based more on local microclimates and quirks of our western landscape. Western Oregon is in Sunset ...