For those of you who are just starting out or only dabble in plants, the USDA creates a 13-zone map to be "the standard ...

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You simply type in your zip code and it gives you zoomed in, color-coded view of your area ... you must know: The USDA just ...

2. Shop for a USDA-approved home. Look at the USDA's property eligibility map. "You can use that map and overlay eligible areas against something like Zillow or Realtor.com," Fletcher says.