USDA Planting Zones
Whether growing an ornamental or edible garden, its overall success depends on knowing your growing zone. This section will help with that. USDA zones help determine the best types of plants to grow in your particular region. All U.S. regions are included here, with each specific state providing the hardiness zones and temperatures for plants to survive. Learning more about these USDA zones will help make the difference in your gardening success, as all plants from reputable nurseries include their hardiness on the label. Use this information to find your growing region and appropriate plants.
USDA Planting Zones
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Hawaii Planting Zones - USDA Map Of Hawaii Growing Zones
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Georgia Planting Zones - USDA Map Of Georgia Growing Zones
The above map is the USDA map of plant hardiness zones for Georgia. You can find where you live on the map and compare the color of that location to the legend to the right.
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Florida Planting Zones - USDA Map Of Florida Growing Zones
Knowing the plant growing zones in Florida is important because this will help you decide which plants you should have in your garden.
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Delaware Planting Zones - USDA Map of Delaware Growing Zones
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Connecticut Planting Zones - USDA Map Of Connecticut Growing Zones
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Colorado Planting Zones - USDA Map Of Colorado Growing Zones
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California Planting Zones - USDA Map of California Growing Zones
Discovering what your planting zone for California is will help you to have a nicer garden. Read on to learn about California zones.
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Arkansas Planting Zones - USDA Map of Arkansas Growing Zones
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Alaska Planting Zones - USDA Map Of Alaska Growing Zones
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Washington Planting Zones - USDA Map Of Washington Growing Zones
This is the USDA Washington planting zone map. You can look at this map to learn the Washington climate zones and which one you live in. In order to find your USDA planting zone, simply look at the map and locate where you live. Then, match the color of that location to the legend to the right.
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Alabama Planting Zones - USDA Map Of Alabama Growing Zones
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Here’s How USDA Hardiness Zones Have Changed Over The Years
We can probably expect the USDA to redraw US hardiness zones as our climate continues to change. Read on.
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USDA Zones In Canada: Are Canada Growing Zones Similar To U.S.
Hardiness zones provide helpful information for gardeners with short growing seasons or extreme winters. This includes much of Canada as well. To learn more about hardiness zones in Canada, click this article.
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Heat Zone Map Info – What Do Heat Zones Mean Anyway
Most gardeners check a plant’s cold hardiness zone before selecting it for their gardens. What about a plant’s heat tolerance? Click here to learn more.
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What Are Climate Zones – Gardening In Different Climate Types
Most gardeners are familiar with temperature-based hardiness zones. But this isn’t the only factor relevant to how well plants grow. You will also want to learn about different climate types and zones. What are climate zones? Click here for more information.
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Hardiness Zone Converter: Information On Hardiness Zones Outside U.S.
If you are a gardener in any other part of the world, how do you translate USDA hardiness zones into your planting zone? There are numerous websites dedicated to indicating hardiness zones outside U.S. borders. This article provides more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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USDA Zone Explanation – What Do Hardiness Zones Mean Exactly
A USDA zone explanation may be necessary if you are new to gardening, and is a useful system for determining what plants will survive and grow in certain areas. Understanding how these zones work will help you better plan for your garden. Click here for more info.
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