The USDA divides the United States into seven planting regions, known as hardiness zones, which were most recently updated in 2023. The maps below show these planting regions. Need a break?

Spring has begun in Louisiana and flowers are blooming, but some garden plants may not grow due hardiness zones. So, here's ...

So how do you know what's just right for your region? Check out the USDA hardiness zones, which are determined by how cold it gets in the winter months. USDA hardiness zone 6 is broken up into two ...