Zone 6

Image by Sesamehoneytart Invasive plants are a serious problem. They can spread easily and completely take over areas, forcing out more delicate, native plants. This not only threatens the plants, but it can…

Image by Leonora (Ellie) Enking Kiwis are noted fruits of New Zealand, although they are actually native to China. Most cultivars of the classic, fuzzy, cultivated kiwi are not hardy below 10 degrees…

Image by Elenathewise If you’ve done any reading about gardening, you’ve probably noticed USDA plant hardiness zones again and again. These zones are mapped across the U.S. and Canada and are meant to give…

Image by Poliuszko Ground covers serve a multitude of purposes. They conserve moisture, repel weeds, provide seamless transitional green spaces, reduce erosion, and more. Zone 6 ground covers must also be…

Image by LizMinkertJohnson There is something so charming about a home covered in vines. However, those of us in cooler climates sometimes have to deal with a house covered in dead-looking vines throughout…

Image by maskalin Japanese maples are outstanding specimen trees. They tend to stay relatively small, and their summer color is something usually only seen in the fall. Then when the fall does come, their…

Image by SbytovaMN Live in USDA zone 6? Then you have a wealth of zone 6 vegetable planting options. This is because although the region is characterized as having a medium length growing season, it is suited…

Image by allou Expect an embarrassment of riches when it comes to picking trees for zone 6. Hundreds of trees thrive happily in your region, so you won’t have any problem finding zone 6 hardy trees. If you…

Image by jatrax A fruit tree can be an indispensable addition to the garden. Producing beautiful, sometimes fragrant, flowers and tasty fruit year after year, a fruit tree might wind up being the best…

Image by siur Zone 6 dwellers have plenty of fruit tree options available to them, but probably the most commonly grown in the home garden is the apple tree. This is no doubt because apples are the hardiest…