GrowZone guide
Microclimates in your yard
Your ZIP gets you close. Your yard's slopes, walls, wind, shade, and soil decide the last few days.
1. South-facing walls and pavement warm earlier
South-facing walls and pavement warm earlier.
2. Low spots collect cold air and frost first
Low spots collect cold air and frost first.
3. Use a cheap outdoor thermometer to learn your own garden's pattern
Use a cheap outdoor thermometer to learn your own garden's pattern.