Zone 5

Image by AlexRaths Vegetable starts are useful in cold climates because they allow you to have bigger plants earlier than you would if you had to wait to plant them from seed. Hardy plants can be set out earlier than tender ones…

Image by MariaBrzostowska The key to planting a beautiful shade garden is finding attractive shrubs that thrive in shade in your hardiness zone. If you live in zone 5, your climate is on the cool side.…

Image by gardendata Lavender originated in the Mediterranean and flourishes in temperate regions of the world. Zone 5 can be a tricky region for Mediterranean plants which might find the climate too cold in…

Image by audaxl If you’re new to a USDA zone 5 area or have never gardened in this region, you might be wondering when to plant a zone 5 vegetable garden. As with every region, vegetables for zone 5 have…

Image by LAByrne Zone 5 can be a tough planting zone for many plants. The temperatures can dip below -20 degrees Fahrenheit (-29 C.), a temperature to which many plants can’t adapt. Zone 5 ground cover plants…

Image by Shadow_Hawk Crepe myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica, Lagerstroemia indica x faurei) are among the most popular landscape trees in the southeastern United States. With showy flowers and smooth bark that…

Image by SkyF Shady garden situations are one of the most challenging in which to plant. In zone 5, your challenges go up to include frigid winters. Therefore, any plants chosen for shady areas must also…

Image by Nahhan For several years now, ponds and other water features have been popular additions to the garden. These features can help solve water problems in the landscape. Areas that tend to flood can be…

Image by LianeM Yarrow is a beautiful wildflower that’s popular for its attractive spread of small, delicate flowers. On top of its striking flowers and feathery foliage, yarrow is prized for its hardiness.…

Image by DarcyMaulsby Hardiness zones are the USDA’s general guidelines of the temperatures a plant can survive. Zone 5 plants can survive winter temperatures no lower than -20 degrees F. (-28 C.). If a plant…