When you see 'Zone 6' or 'Z6', this refers to a hardiness ... the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) created a hardiness zones map that divides the country into 13 zones, according ...

Zones 1-6 are the coldest, and 7-13 the warmest. Zone 1 averages -60 degrees F while zone 13 never drops below 70 degrees F.

The USDA bases its plant zone maps on average minimum temperature so ... the following spring-planted bulbs are best for zone 6 areas: ...

When planting new trees, I often think of the longevity and impact of this oak. The extra time and effort spent on proper tree planting is a small investment for the long dividends paid by a tree ...