What are plant growing zones?

Written by: Ariel

When we were at Sky Gardens, Sky mentioned plant growing zones. What are they? Here's what I found.

Plant growing zones are areas that are grouped by their average winter temperatures to help people know which plants will grow best in their location. The United States is divided into different growing zones, with colder areas having lower numbers and warmer areas having higher numbers. The warmer plant zones seem to be around zone 8 to zone 13 while some of the colder plant zones are between 1 and 4. Knowing your growing zone helps gardeners and farmers choose plants that are more likely to survive the weather and grow successfully. Even though things like rainfall and soil are also important, using the correct growing zone is a good first step when planning a garden or planting crops.