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Have you ever been asked “Are you in the zone”? This question is
generally asked of atheletes prior to a competition or maybe a professional right before a major presentation...in the zone, meaning, focused and geared up to succeed.

Are you in the “gardening” zone? Here are a couple of “zone” tips to get you started. First, get in the “zone” by organizing and planning your garden area according to desired looks and a sensible budget. Secondly, get “in the right zone” by selecting plantings that will thrive in your region.

Bring those colorful, geographical works of art front and center. I’m talking about the “Zones of Hardiness Map” (below) published by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Basically, this map divides the U.S. and Canada into eleven zones, zone 1 being the coldest and zone 11 being the warmest. Hardiness zones are a common reference used by most independent nursery’s and home centers when they select plants for your area. The hardiness map helps you select plant varieties are bred to thrive in your region.

For example, the USDA recommended hardiness zones for a Shasta Daisy seed are zones 4-9. From the time you plant the seed in the ground, to the time it begins to bloom, will take approximatey 25-30 weeks. The chances of a Shasta daisy surving in other zones, lessen due to the elements common in those regions.

Get the most out of the time you spend in your garden by becoming “zone savvy”. Identifying your zone and read about which plant varieties do best in your region. From vegatables to flowers, you’ll soon become familiar and confident about zone planting.