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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Hardy Magnolia Varieties – Learn About Zone 6 Magnolia Trees
Growing magnolias in zone 6 climates may seem like an impossible feat, but not all magnolia trees are hothouse flowers. In fact, there are more than 200 species of magnolia, and you can learn about a few of zone 6 magnolia trees in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Zone 5 Dry Shade Gardens: Growing Zone 5 Plants In Dry Shade
Dry shade describes the conditions under a tree with a dense canopy. Thick layers of foliage prevent sun and rain from filtering through, leaving an inhospitable environment for flowers. Click here to find suggested flowering plants for dry shade in zone 5.
By Jackie Carroll
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Zone 5 Nut Trees – Hardy Nut Trees That Grow In Zone 5
Nut trees add both beauty and bounty to the landscape. Most of them live a long time, so you can think of them as a legacy to future generations. There are many factors to consider when choosing zone 5 nut trees, and this article covers the trees best suited to the area.
By Jackie Carroll
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Zone 6 Shrubs – Types Of Bushes For Zone 6 Gardens
When you live in zone 6, the cold season weather gets pretty nippy. If you are thinking of growing shrubs in zone 6, you'll want information about what to plant. Click this article for a short list of the types of bushes for zone 6 gardens.
By Teo Spengler
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Zone 6 Herb Gardens: What Herbs Grow In Zone 6
There are some hardy zone 6 herbs that can be grown outdoors and other more tender herbs can be brought indoors when the weather begins to chill. In the following article, we'll discuss what herbs grow in zone 6 and information about growing herbs in zone 6.
By Amy Grant
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Zone 5 Weeping Trees – Growing Weeping Trees In Zone 5
Different types of weeping trees can be placed in different beds to add variety, while also carrying out shape consistency throughout the landscape. Nearly every hardiness zone has a few choices of weeping trees. This article will discuss growing weeping trees in zone 5.
By Darcy Larum
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Zone 6 Nut Trees – Best Nut Trees For Zone 6 Climates
Many hardy nut trees actually prefer a chilly period during the winter months. While most nut trees are relatively slow to establish, many can continue to grace the landscape for centuries. Click this article for a few examples of hardy nut trees for zone 6.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Planting Winter Vegetables: Learn About Winter Gardening In Zone 6
Gardens in USDA zone 6 usually experience winters that are hard, but not so hard that plants can't survive with some protection. Click here to learn more about how to grow winter vegetables, in particular how to treat winter vegetables for zone 6.
By Liz Baessler
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Hardy Bamboo Plants – Growing Bamboo In Zone 6 Gardens
Many bamboo plants for zone 6 are even hardy into USDA zone 5, making them perfect specimens for northern regions. Click this article to learn which species are the most cold-hardy so you can plan your zone 6 bamboo garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Zone 5 Flower Bulbs: Choosing Bulbs For Zone 5 Gardens
If you plant bulbs in the fall, you're guaranteeing color and life in your garden early in the spring, probably long before you're able to go out and plant anything with your hands. So what are some good cold-hardy bulbs? Learn about growing bulbs in zone 5 here.
By Liz Baessler
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Zone 5 Native Grasses – Types Of Grass For Zone 5 Climates
Grasses add incredible beauty and texture to the landscape all year round, even in northern climates that experience sub-zero winter temperatures. Click this article for more information about cold hardy grasses and a few examples of the best grasses for zone 5.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Hardy Yucca Plants – Growing Yucca In Zone 6 Gardens
Growing yucca in zone 6 is not just a pipe dream but actually a reality. Of course, it is important to choose hardy yucca plants for any chance of success and a few tips can help ensure that no damage occurs to your beautiful specimens. This article can help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Cold Hardy Vines For Zone 5: Growing Vines In Zone 5 Climates
Cold hardy vines for zone 5 do exist, but you'll have to search for them. Use the information found in this article to learn more about a few of the zone 5 vine varieties that are perennials worth planting in the landscape.
By Teo Spengler
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Zone 4 Nut Trees – Tips On Growing Nut Trees In Zone 4
If you're gardening in zone 4, one of the coolest northern climates, you're in luck as there's no shortage of hardy nut trees that grow in zone 4 gardens. Click this article to learn about some of the best zone 4 nut trees, and a few helpful tips for growing them.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Zone 4 Cactus Plants: Types Of Cold Hardy Cactus Plants
Growing cactus in cold climates is possible if you choose one of these cold resilient varieties and if you provide some protection and shelter for semi-hardy specimens. Get tips on choosing cactus for zone 4 in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Growing Cold Hardy Vegetables: Tips On Vegetable Gardening In Zone 4
Vegetable gardening in zone 4 is a challenge to be sure, but it?s definitely possible to grow a bounteous garden, even in a climate with a short growing season. The key is choosing the best vegetables for cold climates. Learn more in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Maples For Cold Climates – Types Of Maple Trees For Zone 4
Zone 4 is a difficult area where many perennials and even trees cannot survive the long, cold winter. One tree that comes in many varieties that can endure zone 4 winters is the maple. Learn more about cold hardy maple trees in this article.
By Liz Baessler

