If you are a beginner gardener or an experienced one knowing what zone you live in is important when choosing the right plants for your garden. I’ve listed a link below for you to find out what your zone is.
You’ll want to know the zone you live in before you start planning that gorgeous garden you want. Especially if you order your plants via mail order or catalog. You’ll want to know your exact zone first. You wouldn’t want to plant flowers that are not right for your climate…especially if they are perennials, biennials*, or bulbs. These three need the right climate in order to bloom and thrive.
Annuals (plants that only grow for one season) can grow in any zone as long as it’s given proper amounts of water and sunlight. Some of you may know this already, but if you’re new to gardening, you might not.
For instance – I live in Central Texas and my zone is 7b. I wouldn’t want to buy flowers in zones 1-6 or 9-11. I typically stay in the 7 zones. They now have some zones that are a and b.
– Biennials need two full growing seasons and can be classified as either annual or perennial, depending on growing conditions.
I put plants in each pot that require the same amount of water and sun.
Wanting a beautiful garden does come with a cost. For example, the above flowers cost me about $50 and that didn’t include the soil. So plan to pay for a gorgeous garden…whether it’s a flower, vegetable, or herb garden – it will all be worth it when your garden starts to bloom!
Here’ are a few vegetables, herbs and flowers that will grow in any zone.
If you are planning on planting flowers or herbs in a wooden box, you might want to read this first – The Correct Way to Plant Flowers in Wooden Boxes.
I do not have a green thumb.. my kids tease about buying plants for me to kill. Good thing we have a yardman that comes once a week and takes care of it all! Best $40 a week I have ever spent.
Yeah, but you sure can cook!!!
Very informative. I am in zone 5. I always try to be careful what I plant because not every plant likes our cold winters.
Thanks Ms Bonnie – I don't like cold winters either!
Great post! I'm so glad spring is here!!! Sharing!!!
I really need help finding flowers good in the desert.
Your flowers are beautiful! I need to get busy on my gardening I haven't done much as of yet.
Thank you! YOu've got plenty of time. Have Fun.
I love your flowers. We are actually going to start our own garden so this is going to come in so useful!!! Beautiful!!!