Knowing when to plant in specific hardiness zones is important to maximize the spring season's potential. A hardiness zone is a geographic area with a similar average minimum temperature.

the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided farmers and gardeners a more accurate guide to ... neighboring zones and other factors that could influence plant health and ...

Tree Planting in Santa Clarita, California In California’s Hardiness Zone 9, fall is the best time to plant new trees, shrubs, and plants. The weather, temperatures, and water requirements align ...

Q: Do the changes to the USDA zone-hardiness map affect what plants we should buy? A: The USDA created the Plant Hardiness Zone ... and have a pH of about 6.9 which is great for tomatoes, roses ...

About half of the country moved into a slightly warmer zone in the Agriculture Department’s new “plant hardiness” map, an important guide for gardeners. Climate change may be a factor.

with zone 9 ranging between 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit and zone 10 ranging between 30 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit, says FastGrowingTrees. When choosing plants for gardens, plant tags and catalogues ...