Welcome to The Zone! This article is Part 16 in the GardenTabs Zone Series, where we look at all USDA Plant Hardiness Zones and recommend the top 17 plants
Zone 7 spread to over 20 US states, reflecting a diversity in environments and climates. This typical feature allows a wide range of plants to be cultivated in zone 7. However, it also means that there are often other considerations to be made to address issues such as soil conditions or drought tolerance.
When gardening in Zone 8, the challenge can be significant. However, with this guide, you'll be able to reap the highest rewards.
Purple is traditionally associated with royalty and can lend a royal air to the garden as well. There are many plants with purple and green leaves. When planning the landscape, use purple foliage together with yellow or white flowers for extra impact.
Take a Photo Tour of My June Garden Welcome to the garden tour, we’re glad you’re here! Most of you may be finishing up your planting and are looking forward to the summer harvest. Here in Central Texas, the garden has been cranked up for a few months and the harvest will come to an […]
Explore our comprehensive guide to the top plants for Hardiness Zone 8. Learn which plants thrive in this climate and how to care for them for a beautiful, year-round garden.
Raspberries are a wonderful addition to any garden. If you can have raspberries in your garden, you should. Click this article to learn more about growing raspberries in zone 8 and the best raspberry
I have been meaning to write this post, oh, since the spring. Of 2017. Oh well. Better late than never….or super timely because I waited […]
Complete Zone 8 planting and garden chores guide. Planting by USDA Zone is a good starting point to get a handle on what you should be thinking of planting and when. If you pair this overview of gardening tasks by zone with experience, local knowledge and good year on year note taking then you should have a pretty good annual gardening calendar!
If you love having plants that will last for a long time, then you need to add perennials to your garden. These plants will live for more than 2 years,
If you live in zone 8 and would like to prevent your landscape from becoming the favorite restaurant of local deer, use the following information from this article to learn more about deer resistant p
These low-maintenance perennials are perfect for busy gardeners. All of the varieties on this list will grow with minimal effort on your end.
Jasmine is a variety of vining plants that are closely related to the olive. The blossoms on the standard jasmine variety are white, but other jasmine plants produce flowers that are yellow or pink.
Here we’ll discuss a few tips for zone eight gardening, and take an imaginary tour around your soon-to-be garden to see what you could grow in this zone.
All you need to know to be successful in gardening zone 8. Be sure to check the end of this post for helpful articles for your own gardening zone.
Many plants went into winter feeling the stress of drought conditions. In spite of late-season waterings, chanted incantations (“live, live, live!”) and crossed fingers, warmer weather has revealed some winter
If you love having plants that will last for a long time, then you need to add perennials to your garden. These plants will live for more than 2 years,
U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zone 8 plants tolerate wintery temperatures down...
Best list of plants for dry climates. Drought tolerant plants are low maintenance because they need little water.
Zone 7 spread to over 20 US states, reflecting a diversity in environments and climates. This typical feature allows a wide range of plants to be cultivated in zone 7. However, it also means that there are often other considerations to be made to address issues such as soil conditions or drought tolerance.
This is the USDA Texas planting zone map. In order to find your USDA planting zone, simply look at the map and locate where you live.
Wants to know what gardening zone you are in? Learn how to determine what gardening zone you are in and find out what's best for your garden.
The plumbago is a shrub that can grow six to ten feet (2 to 3 m.) tall with a spread of 8-10 feet (2.5 to 3 m.). Knowing how to grow plumbago, along with where to grow one, is easy using the informati
Plants that tolerate drought are available for every plant hardiness zone, and low water plants for zone 8 gardens are no exception. If you're interested in zone 8 drought-tolerant plants, click here
Guava is a tropical and subtropical plant native to southern Mexico. In the United States, it is grown primarily in Florida, Hawaii, southern California, and parts of Texas. With protection, it can...
A Round Rock Garden Plant Profiles: Flowering Plants for Texas Below is a listing of flowering plants that we are currently growing in our butterfly garden. Many of them are Texas Natives, a…
An evergreen turf substitute for partial shade.
To get the most out of your vegetable garden, you need to do a little planning. Knowing when to start your seeds and transplant them outdoors will help to maximize…
Characterized by a long growing season and hot summers, USDA Zone 8 includes the Lower South. These are our favorite perennials, shrubs, and trees that thrive in a Zone 8 garden.
When gardening in Zone 8, the challenge can be significant. However, with this guide, you'll be able to reap the highest rewards.
Zone 9 gardening is a year round project. In this zone 9 planting guide learn how to grow fruits and vegetables and what plants we grow in our zone 9a/b (Texas) garden. Plus planting tips by zone for zones 3-8.
The showiest of Texas' native columbines is big, naturally, with spurs to boot.
Hibiscus is a gorgeous plant that sports huge flowers. Though tropical types are typically grown indoors, hardy hibiscus plants make exceptional specimens in the garden. Want to learn how to grow hibi
Welcome to The Zone! This article is Part 16 in the GardenTabs Zone Series, where we look at all USDA Plant Hardiness Zones and recommend the top 17 plants
A Round Rock Garden Plant Profiles: Flowering Plants for Texas Below is a listing of flowering plants that we are currently growing in our butterfly garden. Many of them are Texas Natives, a…
