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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Zone 6 Planting: Tips On Starting Seeds For Zone 6 Gardens
The dead of winter is a great time to plan the garden. First, you need to know which USDA zone you live in and the last possible frost date for your area. In the following article, we discuss zone 6 seed starting outdoors as well as starting seeds indoors in zone 6.
By Amy Grant
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Zone 5 Yew Varieties – Growing Yews In Cold Climates
Cold hardy yews are outstanding performers both in ease of care and also versatility. Many can be sheared into a hedge and there are low-growing specimens and tall, stately plants. There are many perfect yew plants for zone 5, and this article will help with recommendations.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Zone 5 Seed Starting: When To Start Seeds In Zone 5 Gardens
You need to know the best time for planting seeds in zone 5 to avoid killing freezes and get the best yields. The key is knowing the date of your last frost and using tricks like raised beds and cold frames to get a jump start on that garden. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Hot Weather Groundcovers: Growing Groundcover In Zone 9 Gardens
It may seem that selecting ground cover plants for zone 9 would be easy, but finding suitable hot weather ground covers can be tricky because many don?t tolerate intense heat. If you?re in the market for zone 9 ground covers, click here for a few suggestions.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Cold Hardy Wildflowers: Choosing Wildflowers For Zone 4 Landscapes
Wildflowers are a key part of many gardens, and with good reason. Click this article to learn more about growing wildflowers in zone 4 and selecting cold hardy wildflowers that will stand up to zone 4 winters.
By Liz Baessler
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Zone 7 Wildflowers – Tips On Choosing Wildflowers For Zone 7
The term ?wildflower? typically describes plants growing freely in the wild. As with any plant, different wildflowers will grow best in different areas. In this article, we will list different wildflowers for zone 7, as well as offer tips for growing wildflowers in zone 7.
By Darcy Larum
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Growing Wildflowers In Zone 10 – What Are The Best Hot Weather Wildflowers
When choosing zone 10 wildflowers, opt for those that are native to the region if possible. These indigenous plants will be well adapted to the local conditions and most likely to perform beautifully without much intervention. This article will help with suggestions.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Native Zone 9 Flowers: Choosing Wildflowers For Zone 9 Gardens
Flower lovers who live throughout the nation?s southern region might opt to plant heat tolerant USDA zone 9 wildflowers. Why choose to plant zone 9 wildflowers? Simple. They're adapted to these conditions. Learn more about them in this article.
By Amy Grant
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Knock Out Roses For Zone 9: Tips For Growing Knock Out Roses In Zone 9 Gardens
Zone 9 is the hottest zone in which some Knock Outs can grow, while others can grow in zone 10 or even 11. So, what Knock Out rose varieties can a zone 9 gardener choose from? Click the article that follows to learn more.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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Zone 8 Ornamentals For Winter – Growing Ornamental Winter Plants In Zone 8
Winter gardens are a lovely sight and especially possible in zone 8, where the average minimum temperatures are between 10 and 20 degrees F. (-6.7 to -12 degrees C.). This article will give you plenty of ideas for your zone 8 ornamental winter garden.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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Creeping Evergreen Plants For Zone 9: Choosing Evergreen Groundcover Plants For Zone 9
Selecting evergreen groundcover plants for zone 9 isn't difficult, although zone 9 evergreen groundcovers must be sturdy enough to withstand the climate's hot summers. Click this article for five suggestions that are bound to pique your interest.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Growing Vegetables In Winter: Learn About Zone 9 Winter Vegetables
I?m quite envious of folks who reside in the warmer regions of the United States. You get not one, but two chances to reap crops, especially those in USDA zone 9. Curious how to get started? Click here to find out about zone 9 vegetables for winter gardening.
By Amy Grant
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Kiwis For Zone 9 – How To Grow Kiwi Vines In Zone 9
Did you know that if you crave kiwi and live in USDA zones 7-9, you can grow your own? In fact, growing kiwis in zone 9 is quite easy, especially if you select kiwi vines suited for zone 9. Click this article for additional information about zone 9 kiwi plants.
By Amy Grant
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Common Zone 9 Shade Vines – Growing Shade Tolerant Vines In Zone 9
The zone 9 region is hot with very mild winters. If you live here, this means you have a great variety of plants to choose from, and choosing zone 9 vines for shade can provide an attractive and useful element for your garden. Learn more in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Zone 9 Sun Tolerant Plants: Choosing Full Sun Flowers For Zone 9
With all the options available from online nurseries, specialty growers and local offerings, it can be difficult to choose which flowers are right for your garden. Full sun flowering plants for zone 9 are one of the easiest to find and the choices are rampant. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Zone 9 Apple Trees – Tips On Growing Apples In Zone 9
While the chilling requirements of most apple cultivars make them unlikely to grow in warmer regions, you?ll find some low chill apple trees. These are the appropriate apple varieties for zone 9. Click here for information and tips for growing apples in zone 9.
By Teo Spengler
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Zone 9 Conifers – What Conifers Grow In Zone 9
Conifers are wonderful ornamental trees to plant in your landscape. But when you're choosing a new tree, the number of options can sometimes be overwhelming. Learn more about choosing conifer trees for zone 9 in the following article.
By Liz Baessler