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 ...

USDA growing zones are important for figuring out what to plant and when in your area. However, with recent changes, what you can plant may have changed, too.

Zones 1-6 are the coldest, and 7-13 the warmest. Zone 1 averages -60 degrees F while zone 13 never drops below 70 degrees F.

The health benefits of avocados are numerous, and there is no need to be afraid of the fat, writes Rainer Hoenicke, a UC ...

By: Sherrie McCleary Penn State Franklin County Master Gardener Spring is here! It’s the growing season and an exciting time ...

In the Lower Hudson Valley, there are a variety of hardiness zones present, from 6a to 7b. To check which zone you are in, ...

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.

To check which zone you are in, head to USDA.gov and check out their Plant Hardiness Zone map. You can also enter your zip code on the page to find your zone.