Understanding the suitability of plants for different climates is essential for successful gardening and landscaping. Two widely used systems for determining climate suitability are the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Hardiness Ratings and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Plant ...Read more
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USDA zones applicable to the UK along with their corresponding temperature ranges: USDA Zone 5a: -15°F to -20°F (-26.1°C to -28.9°C) USDA Zone 5b: -10°F to -15°F (-23.3°C to -26.1°C) USDA Zone 6a: -5°F to -10°F (-20.6°C to -23.3°C) USDA Zone 6b: 0°F ...Read more
Mapping what uk counties are in what usda zones is challenging due to the differing climate patterns and microclimates within each county. However, we can make some general observations based on the climate characteristics of different regions in the UK. Read more