When you’re shopping for trees, shrubs or perennials, the hardiness zone should be one of the first things you check.

In November, the USDA updated its Plant Hardiness Zone map for the first time in over a decade. It ranges from 1a to 13b, and the majority of the United States falls between zones 4 and 8.

A well-thought-out location can make a big difference in how your plants handle winter. Consider placing your garden where it ...

"There are many areas of the U.S. where homeowners are already gardening in February and March." Understanding when you're in the clear starts by understanding your zones. In November, the USDA ...

Jamison and Walker tells Parade Home and Garden that the most common flowers in spring are usually tulips, daffodils, ...

Having a yard with rich and well-maintained verdant grass can be a source of pride for many homeowners. However, traditional ...

You can enter your address in BofA's Real Estate Center and get an idea of how much your home is worth with a map of comparable ... but if you're in a default danger zone, it may be a worthy ...

As winter holds Franklin County, PA, in its grip, local master gardeners are not idle. With the arrival of seed and plant ...

With no down payment required, USDA mortgages are a powerful home-buying tool. However, not every mortgage provider offers USDA loans. Yahoo Finance has vetted the lenders you see below for ...

USDA Veterinary Medical Officer Christina Radzai in the department’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service report on Dec. 17 cited the Allenwood zoo with two violations. Reptiland ...

Combining a zero-down USDA loan with the popular barndominium home type could make your rural living dreams come true. But ...

Pennymac Announcement 25-08 provides information on USDA’s December announcement regarding a reduction to the seasoning period and updated housing payment requirements for refinance transactions ...