Understanding the New USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Changes

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map, an essential tool for gardeners and landscapers. These changes reflect significant shifts in climate patterns and are vital for successful gardening and farming. This article explores why the USDA made these changes, the specific alterations, and how they will impact gardening and landscaping practices.

Why the Change?

The primary reason for updating the hardiness zone map is climate change. Over the… Read more »

Garden Up! Vertical Gardening for Small and Large Spaces

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What is vertical gardening? The best way to maximize outdoor spaces and create drama in your garden. In the book Garden Up! (An Amazon Best Books of 2011 selection) you’ll see many examples, such as growing edibles up a wall or learning which edibles double as ornamentals.   Have a landscape eyesore? You’ll find lots of solutions in Garden Up! You’ll get ideas on how to create focal points with arbors. You… Read more »