Plants that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies can also draw wasps to your garden. Find out what plant to avoid in order to keep the wasps away.

The importance of hardiness zones lies in their ability to help gardeners and farmers choose plants that will thrive in their specific region.

The USDA bases its plant zone maps on average minimum temperature so people in each zone know which plants can best withstand their local weather.

"The 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual ...

Ohio is part of 4 hardiness zones, 5b through 7a, on a scale that goes from 1a to 13b. “In 5b, the temperature range is -15 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit for the average annual extreme minimum ...

USDA plant hardiness zones categorize areas based on their average minimum winter temperatures.

How to select plants based on your gardening zones When selecting plants for your garden, it’s essential to consider both the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone and the AHS Heat Zone listed on the plant tag.

Here’s everything you need to know about plant hardiness zones and how to determine which one you’re in.

Pink Muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is a vibrant substitute for Mexican feather grass. Native to North America, this ornamental plant sprouts in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9. Full sunlight and ...

Plant enthusiasts and gardeners alike should be aware of the changes made to the USDA’s plant hardiness zones.

The Plant Hardiness Zone Map is based on the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature, displayed as 10-degree F zones ranging from zone 1 (coldest) to zone 13 (warmest), the USDA notes.

The Plant Hardiness Zone Map is based on the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature, displayed as 10-degree F zones ranging from zone 1 (coldest) to zone 13 (warmest), the USDA notes.