Plant Care

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United States Plant Zone Map

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

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KAREN F.Verified User
February 14, 2025
Minneapolis
Do you ship my order according to my zone?
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Cinthia M.
January 11, 2025
Minneapolis
What makes my hibiscus tree turn yellow leaves?
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Rayya
December 17, 2024
Galax
Can you water Giant arborvitae trees during a winter 3 day warm up 40-46 degrees ? Heavy snow storm 10-12 inches about a week ago
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October 17, 2024
Warren Township
I am in zone 7a— can I keep my container grown dwarf butterfly bush in my garage over the winter to get it to survive till spring? Garage has no windows and is unheated. Thank you.
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ERICA
October 16, 2024
Alhambra
How do you fertilize Cape Honeysuckle? Extreme heat this summer has caused them to lose a huge amount of leaves and get dry.
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October 16, 2024
Warren Township
I am in zone 7a— how can I get my container grown butterfly bush to survive the winter?
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Mike B.
September 14, 2024
Minneapolis
My sparkling spirea isn’t growing. I planted it and it bloomed then winter the rabbits ate it to the ground. It did grow in the spring but no blooms. Now it doesn’t look good even after continues Watering and fertilizing it.
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Marcia C.
August 29, 2024
Chicago
How much to cut back lions tail when taking in for the winter. I'm in zone 5
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Shirley
July 28, 2024
Chicago
I have a Mountain Hydrangea Pink Dynamo and it has some old/dried flowers on it. Should I cut these off now?
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Heidi
May 13, 2024
Chicago
I think I have slugs eating my hostas. Is that what this looks like? If so, how can I fix the problem?
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