Understanding and using zone maps are essential to ensure plants survive temperature changes. Of course, winter and summer are the seasons you must be most concerned with since temperatures are at high and low extremes in most regions. So, it’s worth reviewing the zone maps below to understand what you should look for during these … More HOW TO USE ZONE MAPS
Our discussions on tender and hardy plants have led us to another category of plants called half-hardy. As with all plants, initially, these plants are categorized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as hardy in certain zones. But often, these plants perform outside of the set parameters, which causes them to be identified as half-hardy. … More WHAT ARE HALF-HARDY PLANTS?
It’s a challenge trying to decide which plants to protect during winter. This is especially true if you live in an unpredictable climate like the southern part of the United States. Temperatures can change quickly and unexpectedly, with the potential to cause irreversible damage to your plants. But having accurate knowledge about which plants are … More WHAT IS A TENDER PLANT VERSUS A HARDY PLANT?