Arid-Southwest Gardening Frequently Asked Questions
F.A.Q: Plant/Climate Zones Check here for answers to frequently asked questions about how to find out what zone you are in, and what the zones mean. 3. What do these zones mean? - Top Plant climate zones presented here are based on expected minimum temperatures throughout the southwest. It shows five different zones, each of which represents an area of winter hardiness for certain ornamental plants. These five plant climate zones give adequate information for most horticultural purposes. For more detailed information about climate zones and their relationship to plants and gardening, you may wish to visit the Cooperative Extension office in your county. - Updated: April 12, 2002 [e-Mail me the FAQs] - [Search our FAQs] - [Return to Gardening]