Zone 5 gardening landscaping

Did you know that plants that grow in hardiness zone five cannot often survive in temperatures that fall below -15 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit?

Zone 5 Perennials can range from low growing plants to tall growing plants, those that produce colorful flowers. to those that provide fabulous foliage ...

Flowering shrubs and bushes add color and beauty to your landscape and attract pollinators and birds. Here are long-blooming perennial shrubs for a colorful 4-season garden.

Looking for some perennials to plant in your zone 5 shade garden? Or perhaps you live in a zone 5 climate but have a garden area that just doesn't get much sun? In this article, we take a deeper look at our favorite shade-friendly perennial plants for zone 5 gardens. These cold-hardy plants can withstand cooler temperatures, and partial sun.

We start everything from seed here in our zone 5 gardens. This is our zone 5 planting schedule and when to start seeds indoors in zone 5!

By Bethany Hayes Whether you’re new to zone five or a new gardener in zone five, not all plants grow well in every USDA zone. Picking the right plants for the climate in your region is the very first step to successful gardening. Imagine trying to grow bananas when you live in Vermont; that’s not […]

If you're anything like me, you have been excited to get back in the garden since February. March gave us quite a few nice days in Chicago, but now that the weather forecast is really looking up, I wanted to share some April tasks for a zone 5B garden. This post comes with a disclaimer

Planning out our garden for ultimate productivity and helping to maximize growth is always a huge priority for success. Learn how to plan a garden in zone 5

Did you know that plants that grow in hardiness zone five cannot often survive in temperatures that fall below -15 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit?