Unfortunately, I have become an expert at what does NOT work. Chances are, you may be an expert too. Until I had an encounter with this mean, hateful fungus I had no idea it was so difficult to get rid of! So hereâs what happened.
If I look at the hardiness Zone map it looks like I'am in zone 7 (light green)on the farmers almanac map. But when I type in my zipcode for farmers almanac it says I am zone 5. Which in my mind is a big difference so How am I to know which zone to go by.
Knowing your 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone is a useful tool when selecting plants for your garden. The zones are based on an area's average annual minimum winter temperature. Use the link above to find out your zone. Then, when you are shopping for plants you should check the zone listed on the plant's tag or label to see if it is suited to your zone. Planting a perennial, shrub or tree whose hardiness zone is Zone 9 in an area that is in Zone 5 means that the plant is likely to freeze and die in winter.