While this region is is getting a break in winter weather this month February, the beginning of the year brought some pretty ...

The hardiness zone map is not a guarantee your plant will survive ... In addition, the map also doesn't address how long plants can survive cold temperatures in a zone, says Hirvela.

Recent cold temperatures may have some wondering about the effects on landscape plants. In general, uniformly cold ...

Recent cold weather may have some wondering about the effects on landscape plants. In general, uniformly low temperatures ...

Itching to establish new some trees in your yard? Choosing a beginner-friendly species that will do well in your specific ...

As cold weather sets in, we often find ourselves retreating indoors where it’s warm.

Plants of the same species that originate from northern climates will often be more cold-hardy than those from southern climates. This is where plant hardiness zones come into play. Plant ...

With the cold weather and the little bit of snow our area experienced over the past few days, perhaps it’s a good time to consider the cold hardiness of our landscape plants. The USDA Cold ...

"As the days get shorter in the fall and temperatures begin to cool, plants begin to prepare themselves for winter by hardening themselves." ...

A well-thought-out location can make a big difference in how your plants handle winter. Consider placing your garden where it ...

Garden lovers might want to take a few steps to protect their plants as much as they can against the cold air that is coming ...

A bitter cold spell, often caused by a dip ... Although much of Chicago and some suburbs are now in Zone 6 on the USDA’s winter hardiness map, it’s still safest to choose plants that are ...