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 ...

Sometimes called “growing zones” or “gardening zones,” USDA plant hardiness zones refer to areas of a map developed by the United States Department of Agriculture. These zones separate the United ...

Before you jump right into the excitement of gardening in warm weather though, you’ll want to be aware of the best planting ...

Garden centers like Down to Earth Living in Pomona have hardy cold-weather annuals and vegetables perfect for early spring ...

Fort Collins might finally be past our "false spring" stage, but that doesn't mean it's safe to plant vegetables or perennials in the ground yet.

Triple digits are coming fast this year. Here's when Texas normally sees them. Texas has eight plant hardiness zones, ranging from the cold-hardy northwestern Panhandle to the warmer southern regions.