Gardening By Zone
Knowing your growing zone is one of the keys to good gardening. Find your zone below to see which plants grow best where you live. Plus, get expert tips, tricks, and advice tailored to your specific growing zone no matter where you live. Now that's good gardening!
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Gardening By Zone
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Hardy Camellia Plants: Growing Camellias In Zone 6 Gardens
In the past, camellias could only be grown in U.S. hardiness zones 7 or higher. However, in recent years, plant breeders Dr. William Ackerman and Dr. Clifford Parks have introduced hardy camellias for zone 6. Learn more about these hardy camellia plants here.
By Darcy Larum
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Zone 6 Trees That Flower – What Flowering Trees Grow In Zone 6
Zone 6 trees that flower abound, with many of the most popular blooming trees hardy in that region's possible -5 degrees Fahrenheit (-21 C.). Let's take a look at some of the prettiest and hardiest flowering trees for zone 6. Click this article to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Zone 6 Flowers: Tips On Growing Flowers In Zone 6 Gardens
With milder winters and a longer growing season, many plants grow well in zone 6. If you are planning a flowerbed in zone 6, you're in luck, as there are hundreds of hardy flowering plants to choose from. This article lists annuals and perennials for zone 6 gardens.
By Darcy Larum
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Zone 6 Hydrangea Care – Growing Hydrangeas In Zone 6 Gardens
Fortunately for those in chilly climates, you can find cold hardy hydrangeas easily. Are you interested in growing hydrangeas in zone 6? Click the article that follows to find tips on the best hydrangeas for zone 6 landscapes.
By Teo Spengler
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Zone 6 Native Plants – Growing Native Plants In USDA Zone 6
Not every plant native to the United States is native to a particular zone. Take zone 6, for instance. What hardy native plants are suited for USDA zone 6? Click on the article that follows to find out about zone 6 native plants.
By Amy Grant
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Cold Hardy Evergreen Trees – Growing Evergreen Trees In Zone 6
Most evergreen trees for zone 6 are native to North America and uniquely adapted to thrive in its average annual temperatures and weather conditions, while others are from locations that have similar climates. Find some evergreen picks for zone 6 here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Types Of Zone 6 Olives: What Are The Best Olive Trees For Zone 6
Want to grow olives but you reside in USDA zone 6? Can olive trees grow in zone 6? The following article contains information about cold hardy olive trees, particularly olive trees for zone 6. Click here to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Zone 6 Hibiscus Plants – Growing Hibiscus In Zone 6 Gardens
Many hibiscus varieties are native to the tropics and can only survive in high humidity and heat. But there are also plenty of types of hardy hibiscus varieties that will easily survive a zone 6 winter and come back year after year. Learn more about them here.
By Liz Baessler
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Vegetables For Zone 6 – Growing Vegetables In Zone 6 Gardens
USDA zone 6 is an excellent climate for growing vegetables. The growing season for hot weather plants is relatively long and is bookended by periods of cool weather that are ideal for cold weather crops. Learn more about choosing the best vegetables for zone 6 here.
By Liz Baessler
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Zone 6 Tropical Plants – Tips On Growing Tropical Plants In Zone 6
Finding tropical plant specimens that can survive the cold zone 6 temperatures can be a challenge. Luckily, there are many hardy, tropical-looking plants that will thrive in zone 6, and a few that will survive with some protection. This article will help with that.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Zone 6 Elephant Ears – Tips On Planting Elephant Ears In Zone 6
Unfortunately for gardeners in USDA planting zone 6, elephant ears are typically grown only as annuals because Colocasia, with one notable exception, won't tolerate temperatures below 15 F. (-9.4 C.). Learn about that one notable exception here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Zone 6 Bulb Gardening: Tips On Growing Bulbs In Zone 6 Gardens
Zone 6, being a milder climate, gives gardeners the opportunity to grow a wide variety of plants. Many cold climate plants, as well as some warmer climate plants, will grow well here. This is also true for zone 6 bulb gardening. Learn more in this article.
By Darcy Larum
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Zone 6 Crepe Myrtle Varieties – Growing Crepe Myrtle Trees In Zone 6
If you want to start growing crepe myrtle trees in your home garden, it's a bit of a challenge in zone 6. Will crepe myrtle grow in zone 6? Generally, the answer is no, but there are a few zone 6 crepe myrtle varieties that might do the trick. Learn about them here.
By Teo Spengler
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Japanese Maples For Zone 5: Can Japanese Maples Grow In Zone 5 Climates
While there are varieties of Japanese maples for zone 5, and even some that are hardy in zone 4, many other varieties are only hardy to zone 6. Click the following article to learn more about growing Japanese maples in zone 5.
By Darcy Larum
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Hardy Magnolia Varieties – Learn About Zone 6 Magnolia Trees
Growing magnolias in zone 6 climates may seem like an impossible feat, but not all magnolia trees are hothouse flowers. In fact, there are more than 200 species of magnolia, and you can learn about a few of zone 6 magnolia trees in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Zone 5 Dry Shade Gardens: Growing Zone 5 Plants In Dry Shade
Dry shade describes the conditions under a tree with a dense canopy. Thick layers of foliage prevent sun and rain from filtering through, leaving an inhospitable environment for flowers. Click here to find suggested flowering plants for dry shade in zone 5.
By Jackie Carroll
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Zone 5 Nut Trees – Hardy Nut Trees That Grow In Zone 5
Nut trees add both beauty and bounty to the landscape. Most of them live a long time, so you can think of them as a legacy to future generations. There are many factors to consider when choosing zone 5 nut trees, and this article covers the trees best suited to the area.
By Jackie Carroll