When you're planting your garden, you want to give your plants the best chance of thriving. Some places are too cold for certain plants, and others are too warm. So how do you know what's just right ...

The USDA’s Plant Hardiness Zone Map divides the country into 13 zones ranging from 1 (the arctic) to 13 (the tropics) to make it easier for gardeners to select plants that can survive the winter in ...

With spring on the horizon, many gardeners are preparing for prolonged, hearty growing seasons in their region. The United States has a diverse ecological footprint, so growing seasons differ slightly ...

Fall is prime time to plant perennials, but the calendar isn’t always clear about when to stop: Too early, and you miss out ...

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Plant Hardiness Zone Map confirms what gardeners have been noticing for years – our winters aren’t as cold as they used to be. USDA just released new ...

The USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) released an updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map in mid-November. This map is used to determine which plants will likely survive the winter in a particular ...

Pumpkins are a rewarding crop that grows well in the Midwest, but planting them at the right time is essential. In Illinois (and most of zones 5 and 6), June is the month to sow or transplant pumpkins ...

Every experienced gardener was once a new gardener. We asked our readers to share their top gardening tips for beginners who are just starting out. Read this list before you start digging and planting ...