Planting is about more than just growing food. We talk a lot about pollinator plots and vegetable gardens and all the tasks those entail, but sometimes, you might just want to look at something pretty. Which, you know, is totally fine, but please do use caution: A plant that’s pretty may also be invasive (ahem, kudzu).
Knowing your climate and Zone is more important than considering your region, so we’ll use Zone groupings to define the suggestions here. Every Zone has variables and microclimates, so reading up on your particular area is key and will provide more depth than a single article can cover. Despite this, some states have extreme differences in Zones, so we’ve included that within the listings.
3a to 5b: This region includes Montana, Nebraska, Wyoming, North…
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