In Southern gardens, many perennial plants benefit from being planted in part shade. Learn what partial shade really means and how to site plants accordingly in the garden. Discover beautiful ...

Holly Jones started studying the micro-climate and the topography on her family farm near Crawfordsville, about 40 miles ...

Plant hardiness zones are shifting northward nationwide as the country continues to warm, affecting farmers, gardeners and ...

Starting your very own veggie garden can be intimidating, but don't worry: These helpful tips for beginners will have you growing like a pro.

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Today’s evergreens not only offer practical solutions to garden challenges—but they look fabulous in the landscape, too. With ...

Vervain is considered a perennial in USDA Hardiness zone 7 and warmer but is an annual in the rest of the country. Because it self-sows readily, this plant is considered invasive in some areas, so ...

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.

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