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Gardeners and farmers across the U.S. look to plant hardiness zones for guidance on which plants to grow. The U.S. is divided into 13 plant hardiness zones based on the local coldest temperature ...

Fort Collins might finally be past our "false spring" stage, but that doesn't mean it's safe to plant vegetables or ...

If you are wondering whether that shrub, flower, or tree that you saw in a magazine or catalog will grow well in your garden, using a hardiness zone map is your best bet to ensure success.

A handful of freshly picked asparagus spears is one of the tell-tale signs of spring. While these perennials won’t produce a ...

This is causing plant hardiness zones to shift north, impacting what kinds of plants can be grown where. Plant hardiness zones are based on the coldest annual temperatures experienced by a given area.

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