A hardiness zone is a geographic area with a similar average minimum temperature. The map is based on the average annual ...

Plant labels are one of the first things to look at when considering buying a garden plant, and they can be helpful, but they can be confusing and sometimes downright misleading.

If you need specific information about the hardiness zone where you live, the USDA plant hardiness map can show you exactly what's in zones 6a and 6b. Our chart can also give you a general idea ...