Why
a map?
Understanding climate zones and maps are critical for selecting permanent
lanscaping plants. If you want shrubs, perennial, or trees to survive and
grow year after year, the plant must tolerate year-round conditions in your
area: the lowest and highest temperatures, the amount of sun or shade,
distribution of rainfall and soil conditions. A
variety
of maps, including some new ones, can help you find the information you
need to succeed.
Introduction
Basically,
plant zone maps are a guide to help you know which plants will grow where
you live, so you don't plant things that will soon die just because they
can't manage you're regions temperatures. Plants vary in the temperature
exremes they can endure. Basic laboratory testing can determine the lowest
sustained temperatures a particular plant type can with stand, but, as gardeners,
we still need to know how these measurements relate to our own gardens.
The
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
The
AHS Plant Heat Zone Map
The
Sunset National Heat Zone Map
The National
Gardening Zone Map
Each of the maps listed above provide important information in zoning
requirements and plant needs. Check out each link to learn more about your
area and your gardens survivial.
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