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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Zone 1 Plants: Cold Hardy Plants For Zone 1 Gardening
Gardening in zone 1 can be daunting. Winters are brutal and only the toughest plants will thrive. Click here for zone 1 gardening tips.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Learn About Cold Weather Plants For Zones 2-3
USDA zones 2 and 3 are some of the coldest climates out there, but gardening is possible. Click here for plants that thrive in the cold.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Zone 9 Hydrangeas: Growing Hydrangeas In Zone 9 Gardens
Can you grow hydrangeas in zone 9 gardens? Click here to learn about growing hot weather hydrangea shrubs.
By Liz Baessler
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Zone 6 Vegetable Planting: Tips On Growing Vegetables In Zone 6
Live in USDA zone 6? Then you have a wealth of zone 6 vegetable planting options. One of the most important factors when growing vegetables in zone 6 is knowing the correct planting times for zone 6. Click this article to find out when to plant vegetables in zone 6.
By Amy Grant
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Zone 8 Vegetable Gardening: When To Plant Vegetables In Zone 8
Gardeners living in zone 8 enjoy hot summers and long growing seasons. Spring and autumn in zone 8 are cool. Growing vegetables in zone 8 is pretty easy if you get those seeds started at the right time. Click here for more information.
By Teo Spengler
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Hardy Kiwi Plants – Tips On Growing Kiwi In Zone 4
When we think of kiwi fruit, we think of a tropical location. No need to board a plane to experience fresh kiwi right off the vine. With tips from this article, you can grow your own hardy kiwi plants. Click here for more information.
By Darcy Larum
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Zone 8 Vertical Gardens: Choosing Climbing Vines For Zone 8
Vertical gardening is a way for people with small yards to make the most of the space they have available. It's also used to create privacy, shade, and noise and wind buffers. Learn about climbing vines for zone 8 and tips on growing vertical gardens in zone 8 here.
By Darcy Larum
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Growing Zone 8 Bulbs – When To Plant Bulbs In Zone 8
Bulbs are a great addition to any garden. Plant them in the fall and forget about them. In the spring, you'll feel as though you didn't even have to do any work. Learn more about what bulbs grow in zone 8 gardens so you can choose the best type for your area.
By Liz Baessler
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Hydrangeas For Zone 8: Tips On Choosing The Best Zone 8 Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are popular flowering shrubs with big summer blossoms. Some types of hydrangeas are very cold-hardy, but what about zone 8 hydrangeas? Can you grow hydrangeas in zone 8? Click this article for tips on zone 8 hydrangea varieties.
By Teo Spengler
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Climbing Zone 8 Plants: Choosing Vines For Zone 8 Landscapes
There are plenty of vines for zone 8 from which to choose, many with specialized adaptability to any lighting condition. Remember, perennial vines are lifetime choices and should be chosen carefully. This article can help get you started.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Hops For Zone 8 Gardens – Can You Grow Hops In Zone 8
Growing a hops plant is an obvious next step for every home brewer - now that you make your own beer, why not grow your own ingredients? Click here to learn more about growing zone 8 hops in your garden and selecting hops varieties for zone 8 conditions.
By Liz Baessler
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Zone 8 Blueberries: Choosing Blueberries For Zone 8 Gardens
The period of low temperatures is critical to the next season's fruiting of blueberries. This can be an issue for zone 8 blueberry growers. Can blueberries grow in zone 8? Some types can, but not all. For information about growing blueberries in zone 8, click this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Zone 8 Berry Care – Can You Grow Berries In Zone 8
Berries are a fantastic asset to any garden. If you want a good crop of fruit but don't want to deal with a whole tree, berries are for you. But can you grow berries in zone 8? Click here to learn more about growing berries in zone 8 and how to select zone 8 berries.
By Liz Baessler
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Cold Hardy Hibiscus: Tips On Growing Hibiscus In Zone 7
Growing hibiscus in zone 7 means finding cold hardy hibiscus varieties that can withstand some of the colder temperatures in this growing region. There are plenty of varieties that those of us in colder regions can enjoy. This article will help with suggestions.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Perennials For Shade: Shade Tolerant Perennials For Zone 8
Selecting perennials for shade is no easy task, but choices are plentiful for gardeners in moderate climates such as USDA plant hardiness zone 8. Click here for a list of zone 8 shade perennials and learn more about growing zone 8 perennials in shade.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Tomatoes For Zone 8: Learn About Zone 8 Tomato Varieties
Tomatoes can be grown in a number of different USDA zones. Take zone 8, for instance. There are plenty of zone 8 suitable tomato varieties. Click this article to find out about growing tomatoes in zone 8 and suitable tomatoes for zone 8.
By Amy Grant
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Zone 8 Lavender Plants: Is Lavender Hardy To Zone 8
Lavender plants, especially when grouped together, are reminiscent of a quaint, peaceful English countryside. With careful selection, gardeners from zones 4 through 10 can enjoy the charm of these plants. This article will discuss lavender plants for zone 8.
By Darcy Larum