Sometimes called “growing zones” or “gardening zones,” USDA plant hardiness zones refer to areas of a map developed by the ...

A hardiness zone is a geographic area with a similar average minimum temperature. The map is based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature, so people in those areas know which plants can ...

It's an old wives' tale to wait until the weekend after Mother’s Day to start planting your garden, especially in areas prone to late frosts. However, in many parts of Texas, this rule isn’t always ...

MyHighPlains.com has compiled a roster of updates on the state of gardening on the High Plains in 2025, including plant hardiness and weather outlooks as well as resources on region-friendly plants, ...