Gardening By Region
Differences in climate can have a profound effect on garden plants. For this reason, it’s important not only to know your plant hardiness zone but also your particular gardening region. The United States has a number of regions, each having different zones and climates. Below you will find some of the most common regions, along with tips and information for gardeners living there.
Explore Gardening By Region
Gardening By Region
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North Central Perennials: What Are The Best Perennials For Northern Gardens
Perennials are the staple of the flower garden. To learn about some North Central perennial options for your garden, click the following article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Central U.S. Perennials – Growing Perennials In The Ohio Valley
Plant perennials once and they return each year with renewed vigor and bountiful blossoms. Click here for ideas on some central U.S. perennials.
By Laura Miller
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Perennial Plants For Northern Regions: Choosing West North Central Perennials
If you live in the West North Central United States, perennials need to survive some pretty harsh and long winters. Click here for some suitable choices.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Southwest Garden In July – Gardening Tasks For The Southwest Region
Gardening tasks for the Southwest in July are needed to keep plants healthy and hydrated. If you live in this region, click here for things to do now.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Regional To-Do List: Maintaining Western Gardens In July
If you're ready to jump into July gardening, you’ll have plenty of tasks on your plate. Click here to see what you should be doing in western gardens.
By Teo Spengler
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Regional Gardening List: Tasks For July In The Ohio Valley
The July regional gardening list is filled with chores to ensure a healthy, productive garden from summer into fall. Find Ohio Valley tasks here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Regional Gardening: Tips For Southeast Gardening In July
Summer is here and those hot temperatures in the Southeast are upon us. Find out about July gardening tasks in this region during the heat of summer.
By Becca Badgett
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March To Do List – What To Do In The Garden Now
What’s on your March to-do list? Here’s a quick rundown of basic regional garden chores but check your USDA zone before planting.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Las Vegas Garden Design: Growing Plants In Las Vegas Region
Gardening in Las Vegas has its challenges – oven-like temperatures, drying winds, minimal rainfall, and poor soil. Click here to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Vines For The Southern Region: Growing Vines In Texas And Nearby States
Vines for the southern region can add a splash of color or foliage to an otherwise dull vertical space. Click here for a list of South Central vines.
By Susan Albert
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July Garden Tasks – Tips For Upper Midwest Gardening
July in the upper Midwest is busy. This is the hottest month of the year, and often dry, so watering is essential. Click here for other important tasks.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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July Gardening Tasks – Tending A Great Plains Garden In July
July in the Northern Rockies is nice, and there’s still plenty of time to take care of a few gardening tasks before it turns cool. Here is your to-do list.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Garden To-Do List: Pacific Northwest Gardening In July
Northwest gardening in July means there’s plenty of work to do, with long days for enjoying outdoor time. Here’s your garden to-do list for July.
By Mary H. Dyer
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July In The Northeast: Regional Gardening To-Do List
By July in the Northeast, you might be thinking work is done. Not so. There are plenty of July garden tasks to get cracking on. Learn what they are here.
By Amy Grant
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Southeastern U.S. Vines – Choosing Vines For Southern Regions
Sometimes, vertical growth is what you need in the landscape. If you live in the Southeast, there are numerous to choose from. Click here for southern vines.
By Becca Badgett
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Regional To-Do List For June: Gardening In The Ohio Valley
As gardeners compile their regional to-do list of June gardening tasks, the focus turns from planting to tending. Take a look at what needs done here.
By Laura Miller
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Heat Tolerant Herbs: Growing Herbs For Texas Summers
Finding heat-tolerant herbs that will grow in Texas climates is key to success. Take a look at some herbs for Texas gardens in this article.
By Laura Miller