Flowers That Actually Thrive in Tennessee, and the Ones That Struggle
A look at which flowers hold up to Tennessee’s humid summers and winter lows, based on NOAA and USDA climate data for the Nashville area.
Flowers That Actually Thrive in South Dakota, and the Ones That Struggle
A county-by-county look at which flowers survive South Dakota’s cold winters and short growing season, and which ones to skip.
Flowers That Actually Thrive in South Carolina, and the Ones That Struggle
A plain look at which flowers handle South Carolina’s heat, humidity and mild winters, and which ones struggle here instead.
Flowers That Actually Thrive in Saskatchewan, and the Ones That Struggle
A look at which perennials and annuals survive Saskatchewan’s cold winters and short growing season, and which ones need digging up or replacing each year.
Flowers That Actually Thrive in Rhode Island, and the Ones That Struggle
A rundown of which flowers survive Rhode Island’s cold winters and humid summers, including native perennials, reliable border plants, and species better left to warmer states.
Flowers That Actually Thrive in Quebec, and the Ones That Struggle
Zone 5b winters and a frost-free season bounded by early May and early October decide which flowers survive Quebec gardens.
Flowers That Actually Thrive in Prince Edward Island, and the Ones That Struggle
A look at which perennials and annuals handle Prince Edward Island’s cold winters and cool summers, and which tender or heat-loving flowers fail.
Planting Spring Bulbs in Prince Edward Island: What Will Come Back, and What Will Not
Spring bulbs go into Prince Edward Island soil during a narrow window each fall, and once winter settles in, the Island’s cold does most of the remaining…
Flowers That Actually Thrive in Pennsylvania, and the Ones That Struggle
Pennsylvania flowers need to survive winter lows near 26F and dozens of 90-degree days, and native perennials and a well-planned border handle both extremes best.
Planting Spring Bulbs in Pennsylvania: What Will Come Back, and What Will Not
Yes, Pennsylvania gets cold enough for nearly every classic spring bulb — but the state runs from USDA zone 5a in the northern tier to 7b along the…