Those mysterious numbers on plant tags hold the key to choosing the perfect plants for your region.

Before you can start planting your garden, it’s important to know what climate zone you’re in to determine which plants will thrive while others may need a bit more specialized care.

Last week, warm weather settled in over the midwest, leading to summer-like conditions. Record temperatures in the upper 80s ...

One annoying thing about planting flowers? It could take up to a year for blooms to show. But with these 16, you could enjoy ...

Learn how to choose the best plants for your Florida yard by understanding soil, light, water and hardiness zones.

Image Credit: USDA-ARS and Oregon State University (OSU) - Public Domain/Wiki Commons. Have you ever wondered what the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone is? It’s mentioned in every gardening article or the ...

To create a colorful haven for pollinators in your yard this spring, these perennials are perfect for planting in March so ...

A few years ago, Holly Jones started studying the microclimate and the topography on her family farm in Crawfordsville about 40 miles south of Iowa City. Jones said learning more about the landscape ...