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Know Your Gardening Climates Zones

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

Why Study a Gardening Zones Chart?

Why is it important to Know Your climate zones? With spring comes planning and planting, and the most important question is “What can I Plant?” Before you even consider buying, study your zone chart and find out your plant zone number.

Do you live in the northern, southern, eastern, or western part of North America? Are your winters harsh? Are your summers scorching hot? What plants/trees will withstand your type of weather? Most plant tags feature a zone number to indicate the plant’s hardiness, that is, its ability to survive certain conditions. Read the rest of this entry »