These major climate zones exist thanks to Earth’s diverse landscapes ... Scientific Reports, vol. 5, 2015, 13487, doi:10.1038/srep13487 ...

When picking plants to grow in your garden, it’s easy to just go with what you like or whatever plants your neighbors grow.

Question: How can I make sure I am buying landscape plants that are adapted to our climate? Answer: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has developed a climate zone map so we can select plants that ...