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Discover what thrives in your garden.

Share your location or search by name to see plants that will flourish in your hardiness zone. Browse companion ideas, seasonal tips, and gardening inspiration from Rita.

Know your zone

Pin your location on the interactive map and instantly see USDA zone info tailored to you.

Curated plant matches

Explore companion combos, sun requirements, and bloom calendars Rita trusts.

Seasonal guidance

Weekly tasks, printable checklists, and helpful tips to keep your beds thriving.

Interactive USDA Hardiness Zone Map

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Discover plants your way

Browse our 7,000+ plant library by sun requirements, bloom season, or hardiness zone. Each category shows you plants perfectly suited to your needs.

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Sun & Shade

Find plants for every light condition

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Bloom Season

Plan color throughout the year

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Hardiness Zones

Browse plants by climate zone

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Quick access by zone

Jump straight to plants that thrive in popular hardiness zones. Each zone shows you plants perfectly adapted to that temperature range.

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3 -40 to -30°F

Hardy plants for cold climates

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6 -10 to 0°F

Moderate climate favorites

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8 10 to 20°F

Warm-climate perennials

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10 30 to 40°F

Subtropical beauties

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This month's freebies

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Grab Rita's exclusive printable guides before they're gone! New freebies rotate monthly, so download yours today and start enjoying them right away.

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Garden Coloring Book

45 images of flowers beautifully illustrated for your coloring pleasure. Print, color, and learn about each plant's unique characteristics—yours free this month only!

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Garden Affirmations Book

20 nights of calm and reflection with this free printable edition. Uplifting affirmations inspired by nature's wisdom—download yours before it's replaced!

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From the Garden Journal

Tips, inspiration, and seasonal stories to keep your beds thriving—all sourced from Rita’s decades of garden notes.

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What Are Perennials? 5 Things Every Gardener Should Know

Understanding perennials is the key to creating a garden that gets better year after year. Learn what makes these reliable plants special and how to use them in your garden.

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Our support team is here with plant care advice, download assistance, and zone-specific troubleshooting. Browse FAQs or send us a note and we’ll reply within two business days.

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