The system, introduced by the French entomologist René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur in 1735, is a measurement of heat ...

When temperatures soar, your houseplants need a bit of special attention. One watering mistake could kill them more quickly than any heatwave will.

Before choosing any plants, also check the American Horticultural Society's (AHS) Heat Zone Map. Now, without further ado, let's get into some stunning yet resilient flower combos. Whatever options ...

Southern California fire danger zones increase 76% in new maps Local governments now have until April 23 to make the maps public and until July 22 to adopt them as their own designations.

The number of acres in the top two fire zones that must comply with stiffer, fire-safe building codes increased 76% in Southern California areas protected by local firefighters, new state hazard ...

Southern California fire danger zones increase 76% in new maps Local governments now have until July 22 to adopt the maps as their own designations.

The AHS Plant Heat Zone Map identifies 12 zones, indicating regions where plants are subjected to high temperatures that could impact their growth, survival, and flowering times.

What should people know about their hardiness zone? The first step in understanding your area is to look at the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map and determine your zone, either by sight or by inputting ...

The American Horticulture Society Heat Zone Map is often neglected when it comes to plant selection. Plants that have similar watering needs will be easier to manage.

The variation seen in the results is primarily due to variety differences with modern, so-called High Heat tomato varieties performing best in heat studies. How to protect your garden during a ...

In 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM) for the first time in 10 years. The new Map draws on more than 30 years of data, utilizing ...

INDIANA, USA — Indiana is now mostly a Zone 6 state (both a and b) according to the United States Department of Agriculture's latest plant hardiness zone map. It was updated in November 2023, so this ...