Gardening By Zone
Knowing your growing zone is one of the keys to good gardening. Find your zone below to see which plants grow best where you live. Plus, get expert tips, tricks, and advice tailored to your specific growing zone no matter where you live. Now that's good gardening!
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Gardening By Zone
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Clematis Varieties For Zone 4: Growing Clematis In Zone 4 Gardens
While not all are considered cold hardy clematis vines, many of the popular varieties of clematis can be grown in zone 4, with the proper care. Use the information in this article to help determine suitable clematis for cold climates of zone 4.
By Darcy Larum
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Zone 4 Shade Loving Plants – Best Shade Plants For Zone 4 Gardens
It can be hard finding plants that last through the winter in zone 4. It can be just as daunting to find plants that thrive in the shade. If you know where to look, however, your options for zone 4 shade gardening are pretty great. This article will help.
By Liz Baessler
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Cold Hardy Clematis Plants: Tips On Growing Clematis In Zone 3
Finding the right clematis vines for zone 3 is essential unless you want to treat them as annuals and sacrifice heavy blooms. Cold hardy clematis do exist, however, and this article can help get you started on suitable options for zone 3 gardens.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Ornamental Grasses For Zone 4: Choosing Hardy Grasses For The Garden
Ornamental grasses grow quickly and require very little maintenance. Many ornamental grasses that are commonly used in the landscape are hardy to zone 4 or below. Click the article that follows to learn more about cold hardy grasses for the garden.
By Darcy Larum
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Zone 3 Flowering Shrubs – Growing Cold Hardy Flowering Shrubs
If you live in USDA plant hardiness zone 3, your winters can be chilly indeed. But that doesn't mean your garden can't have blossoms aplenty. You can find cold hardy flowering shrubs that will thrive in your region. For more information, click here.
By Teo Spengler
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Zone 4 Dogwood Trees – Planting Dogwood Trees In Cold Climates
Many dogwoods are native to North America and are cold-hardy from zones 4 to 9. It is important to choose the right species of dogwood trees for zone 4 to ensure their survival and continued beauty in your landscape. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Cold Hardy Deciduous Trees: What Are Good Deciduous Trees For Zone 3
If you live in one of the colder parts of the country, the trees you plant will have to be cold hardy. You may think you are limited to evergreen conifers. However, you also have quite a few cold hardy deciduous trees to choose between. This article will help.
By Teo Spengler
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Cold Hardy Blueberry Bushes: Growing Blueberries In Zone 3
With the advent of half-high berries, growing blueberries in zone 3 is a more realistic proposition. The following article discusses how to grow cold hardy blueberry bushes and cultivars suitable as zone 3 blueberry plants.
By Amy Grant
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Zone 3 Grasses For Gardens And Lawns: Growing Grass In Cold Climates
Cold climate gardeners in USDA zone 3 can have difficulty finding the right plants that will perform well year-round and survive some of the coldest winters. Zone 3 grasses for gardens are limited, but this article should help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Are Some Hardy Trees For Zone 3 Landscapes
Zone 3 is one of the colder zones in the U.S., where winters are long and frigid. Many plants simply won't survive in such harsh conditions. If you're looking for help in choosing hardy trees for zone 3, then this article should help with suggestions.
By Jackie Carroll
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Cold Hardy Apples: Choosing Apple Trees That Grow In Zone 3
Dwellers in cooler climates still crave the flavor and satisfaction of growing their own fruit. The good news is that one of the most popular, the apple, has varieties that can take winter temperatures as low as -40, USDA zone 3. Learn more here.
By Amy Grant
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Cold Hardy Grapevines – Tips For Growing Grapes In Zone 3
Most grape cultivars won't grow anywhere but in the warmest of the USDA zones, but there are some cold hardy grapevines out there. The following article contains information on growing grapes in zone 3 and recommendations for grapes for zone 3 gardens.
By Amy Grant
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Zone 3 Maple Trees: What Are The Best Maples For Cold Climates
Most maple trees prefer the cool temperatures in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 through 9, but a few cold-hardy maples can tolerate sub-zero winters in zone 3. This article has a list of a few of the best maples for cold climates of zone 3.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Zone 3 Tree Nuts: What Nut Trees That Grow In Cold Climates
If you're a nut for nuts and live in a colder region, there are some nut trees that grow in cold climates hardy to zone 3. What edible nut trees for zone 3 are available? Click this article to find out about nut trees in zone 3.
By Amy Grant
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Ferns For Zone 3 Gardens: Types Of Ferns For Cold Climates
Ferns are one variety of plant that is extremely hardy and adaptable. Not all ferns are cold-hardy, but quite a few are. Learn more about cold-hardy fern plants, specifically garden ferns hardy to zone 3, in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Zone 3 Hydrangea Varieties – Tips On Growing Hydrangeas In Zone 3
Hydrangeas are as popular and widely grown as ever. Even those of us who live in cooler climates can enjoy plenty of varieties of beautiful hydrangeas. Learn about zone 3 hardy hydrangeas in this article. Click here for more info.
By Darcy Larum
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Types Of Kiwi For Zone 3: Choosing Kiwi For Cold Climates
Most kiwi can only be grown in areas that have at least 225 frost-free growing days with moderate winter temps. If you love kiwi but don't live in such temperate zones, fear not. There are several types are cold hardy kiwi vines. Learn more about zone 3 kiwi plants here.
By Amy Grant