Gardening By Zone
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Low Chill Hour Apples – Tips On Growing Zone 8 Apple Trees
Apples are by far the most popular fruit in America and beyond. Zone 8 is right on the edge of places where apples can conceivably grow. Learn more about growing apples in hot climates and how to select apples for zone 8 in this article.
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Zone 8 Succulents: Can You Grow Succulents In Zone 8 Gardens
Zone 8 gardeners are fortunate in that they can grow many of the hardier succulents right outside their door with great success. The key is discovering which succulents are hardy or semi-hardy and then you get to have the fun of placing them in your garden. Learn more here.
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Zone 8 Nuts: Tips On Growing Nuts In Zone 8 Gardens
The hardest part of growing nuts in zone 8 is selecting among the great zone 8 nut trees available in commerce. Not every nut tree thrives in zone 8, but you'll find plenty of nuts for zone 8. Here is a rundown of zone 8 nuts with tips on how to grow them.
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Zone 8 Hummingbird Plants: Attracting Hummingbirds In Zone 8
By adding zone 8 hummingbird plants, you can lure these adorable little birds into your garden space. A zone 8 hummingbird garden is easy to plan and can be done in a big plot of land or scaled down to a small space. This article will help get you started.
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Best Zone 8 Wildflowers – Tips On Wildflower Growing In Zone 8
Wildflower growing in zone 8 is easy due to the relatively mild climate, and the selection of wildflower plants in zone 8 is extensive. For more information about zone 8 wildflowers, simply click on the following article.
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Planting Time For Zone 8 Bulbs: When Do I Plant Zone 8 Bulbs
While gardeners in cooler, northern climates may take spring bulbs for granted, in hot, southern climates, gardeners can only enjoy some of them as annuals and container grown plants. Click this article to learn about growing bulbs in zone 8.
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Zone 6 Ornamental Grass – Growing Ornamental Grasses In Zone 6 Gardens
In U.S. hardiness zone 6, hardy ornamental grasses can add winter interest to the garden from their blades and seed heads sticking up through mounds of snow. Click the article that follows to learn more about choosing ornamental grasses for zone 6 landscapes.
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Orchids For Zone 8 – Learn About Orchids Hardy In Zone 8
It's certainly true that many orchids are tropical plants that must be grown indoors in northern climates, but there's no shortage of cold-hardy orchids that can survive chilly winters. Click this article to learn about a few beautiful orchids hardy in zone 8.
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Zone 7 Rose Varieties – Tips On Growing Roses In Zone 7 Gardens
In regards to finding hardy roses for zone 7, it's better to select roses based on their cold hardiness and provide them with some dappled shade during hot summer afternoons. Click here for more information on zone 7 rose varieties and tips on growing roses in zone 7.
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Zone 7 Hedges: Tips On Growing Hedges In Zone 7 Landscapes
Hedges are not only practical property-line markers but also can provide wind blocks or attractive screens to preserve your yard's privacy. If you live in zone 7, you'll want to take your time selecting from the many available hedge plants for zone 7. This article will help.
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Zone 7 Junipers: Growing Juniper Bushes In Zone 7 Gardens
Junipers are evergreen plants that come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. But which type of juniper shrubs are best suited to growing in zone 7? Click the article that follows to learn more about selecting junipers for zone 7 landscapes.
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Hardy Flowering Trees: Tips On Growing Ornamental Trees In Zone 7
Most zone 7 ornamental trees produce vibrant blooms in spring or summer and many finish the season with bright autumn color. If you're in the market for ornamental trees in zone 7, click this article for a few ideas to get you started.
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Zone 3 Vegetable Gardening: When To Plant Vegetables In Zone 3 Regions
Zone 3 is known for its cold winters and its especially short growing season, which can be a problem for annual plants as well. Click here to learn more about when to plant vegetables in zone 3 and how to get the best out of zone 3 vegetable gardening.
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Zone 3 Seed Starting: When To Start Seeds In Zone 3 Climates
Gardening in zone 3 is tricky. The growing season is typically short. Because of this, starting seeds indoors in the spring is pretty much essential with zone 3 gardening. Learn more about how and when to start seeds in zone 3 in this article.
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Hardy Jasmine Vines: Choosing Jasmine Plants For Zone 6
With a little extra care in winter, even common jasmine can be grown in zone 6. However, winter jasmine, or Jasminum nudiflorum, is the more often grown jasmine variety for zone 6. Click this article to learn more about growing jasmine in zone 6.
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Zone 6 Grass Seed – What’s The Best Grass Seed For Zone 6 Landscapes
Not every grass seed is adapted to the soil, lighting, drainage, and fertility of individual sites. Your USDA zone also plays a role in choosing which grass will perform best. In zone 6, temperatures are mild to warm, but winter freezing can occur. Learn more here.
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Zone 6 Shade Loving Plants: Growing Shade Plants In Zone 6
Shade is tricky. Not all plants grow well in it, but most gardens and yards have it. Finding cold hardy plants that thrive in shade can be even trickier. That said, there are more than enough zone 6 shade-loving plants out there. Learn more in this article.
