Zone 4

Image by mariakraynova If you are in USDA zone 4, you’re probably somewhere quite far north. This means that your area gets long, warm days during the summer with high temps in the 70’s and lots of snow and…

Image by rsester You’ll find deciduous trees that grow happily in almost every climate and region in the world. This includes USDA zone 4, an area near the northern border of the country. This means that zone…

Image by js1cui Properly placed trees can add value to your property. They can provide shade to keep cooling costs down in the summer and provide a windbreak to keep heating costs down in the winter. Trees…

Image by coramueller In zone 4, where Mother Nature rarely follows a calendar, I glance out my window at the bleak landscape of endless winter and I think it sure doesn’t seem like spring is coming. Yet,…

Image by skymoon13 You’re in luck if you’re a northern gardener looking for cold hardy hostas, as hostas are remarkably tough and resilient. Exactly how cold hardy are hostas? These shade-tolerant plants are…

Image by NevaF A well-balanced landscape consists of trees, shrubs, perennials and even annuals to provide color and interest throughout the year. Shrubs can provide different colors and textures that last…

Image by Anastasia Jorge Viburnum shrubs are showy plants with deep green foliage and often, frothy blossoms. They include evergreen, semi-evergreen, and deciduous plants that grow in many different climates.…

Image by Sander Meertins If you’re attempting to grow butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii) in USDA planting zone 4, you have a challenge on your hands, as this is slightly chillier than the plants really like.…

Image by as609 Zone 4 is a difficult area where many perennials and even trees cannot survive the long, cold winter. One tree that comes in many varieties that can endure zone 4 winters is the maple. Keep…

Image by WesternWriter Cactus plants are commonly considered desert denizens. They are in the succulent group of plants and are actually found in more regions than just hot, sandy deserts. These amazingly…