I’m going to give you a few gardening tips for this zone, share with you which plants are best grown in this zone, and also give you an idea as to which type of gardening might be the best fit for each variety mentioned. We have a great deal of information to cover and should ge...
Note:TheUSDAPlant Hardiness Zone Map was just updated in November 2023, the first update since 2012. According to theUSDA, the new 2023 map uses data from 13,412 weather stations compared to 7,983 from the previous map. Compared to the 2012 map, the 2023 version shows that half of the ...
What to Plant in September in Growing Zone 5 In growing zone 5, September marks the start of cooler weather, making it an ideal time to plant certain vegetables that can tolerate frost or mature quickly before the first hard freeze. Fall gardening might just be my favorite. I love gardening...
Do Plant Hardiness Zones Change? Plant Hardiness Zones get adjusted on occasion. The first major changes were made in 1990, when scientists at the USDA began looking at climate change data (What Is The Difference Between Weather And Climate?). A shift of the Hardiness Zone seemed to be movin...
Even if a plant is rated for your hardiness zone, taking proper care of it will improve its chances of surviving in your climate.Marty Baldwin What You Can Grow in Your Hardiness Zone Forannual flowers, such as petunias, andvegetables, such as zucchini, you don't need to pay attention ...
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Sowing under shade cloth can help, or sow into plugs of potting soil in a shady corner to plant out once the soil’s cooled down towards the end of summer. Some plants such as kale and other brassicas can struggle in the heat. A simple shade cover will help to keep conditions that ...
What is a bidet, how do you use one, and why do you find them in hotel rooms and homes? They may somewhat resemble a toilet, but they are only used for cleaning yourself. Do not use a bidet as if it were a toilet! I was very startled to hear the following from someone who has...
Rhubarb (also named Rhei or Dahuang), one of the most ancient and important herbs in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), belongs to the Rheum L. genus from the Polygonaceae family, and its application can be traced back to 270 BC in “Shen Nong Ben Cao J
While not actually palm trees, the members of the family Cycadaceae often carry the common name of "palm." This includes thesago palm(Cycas revoluta), hardy in USDA zones 9 through 12. All parts of the plant are poisonous to humans and pets, particularly the seeds. Cats, dogs and...