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 »