The Northeast & Mid-Atlantic (Zones 4-5)
Winter is always slow to let go of you in the northeast, it may even still be snowing in April in your area, but a good start to the gardening season involves getting your flowers early and acclimating them to spring’s uncertain temperatures so they are ready to explode into color as soon as possible. Your last frost date varies from early April to late May, but the number of nights below freezing will become fewer and fewer as April proceeds. Ask your local garden center which plants will tolerate spring’s cold best and still flower all summer! Here’s a short list of some of our favorites for your area.
Click Here to see what Kamoya McDowell of @GardenAddictz is planting in her garden sanctuary.
The Northeast & Mid-Atlantic (Zones 6-7)
In your region, spring can be iffy with late frosts and sudden shifts to hot and humid summers, depending on your location. While your last frost date is in early-late April, spring can come and go quickly, so successful planning is the key to have garden color all summer long. Start checking garden centers soon, as this is the time of year when they have the best selection, plus you can beat the crowds! This is a great way to escape the last of winter’s cold fronts, snuggled in a warm greenhouse looking at beautiful flowers. Ask about plants that can take some cold weather and still perform all summer as well. Here are a few we recommend for your area!
Kamoya McDowell – @GardenAddictz
Cultivating Beauty
Gardening in zone 7b in the Mid-Atlantic comes with the challenges of clay soil and deer along with the expected heat and humidity. Kamoya sees it as an invitation to learn about plants that can thrive under such pressure. She uses creative problem solving skills to cultivate a garden sanctuary which serves as an escape from her fast-paced life. It’s about connecting with nature, watching life unfold, and finding comfort in its simplicity.
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