A new version of the Plant Hardiness Zone Map has just released by the the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and it's big news for gardeners who rely on the data to determine which plants can ...

Plant for Zones 8a or 7b, plants that can survive a winter temperature of 5 F or 10 F. You'll have better odds of not having to replace that plant (i.e., buy it again) over the next decade.

Peruvian lily (Alstroemeria) is one plant I have noticed that is hardy in Zone 8b, but apparently not hardy in 8a. The latest map can be accessed at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

It's called the U.S. Department of Agriculture's " plant hardiness zone map," and it's the national standard for gardeners and growers to figure out which plants are most likely to survive the ...

Explore the fascinating uses of the willow plant in this video, covering topics such as willow fencing, basket weaving, and ecological restoration. Set in the Willamette Valley of Western Oregon (Zone ...

Boston University plant ecologist Richard Primack, who was not involved in the map project, said: “Half the U.S. has shifted to a slightly warmer climatic zone than it was 10 years ago.” ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map — the first revision since 2012. It shows that Massachusetts is getting warmer, leading to more options for ...