What Is My USDA Zone?

What Is a USDA Hardiness Zone?

Knowing your USDA Hardiness Zone is key to successful gardening—it helps determine which plants are most likely to thrive at your location based on minimum winter temperatures.

Typical Zones Around Granville, NY

Here in the Granville, NY region and the surrounding areas of Upstate New York and Vermont, most of us live in Zone 4 or Zone 5, but microclimates can make a big difference!

• Granville, NY: Generally Zone 4A
• Rural & exposed areas (windy, open fields, hills): Zone 4A or 3B
• Towns & villages with buildings and trees: May be Zone 5A or 4B
• Northern Vermont & the Adirondacks: Can dip to Zone 3, especially at elevation

What Can Affect Your Local Zone?

• Live in town near a river or lake? You may enjoy a slightly warmer Zone 5A.
• On a windy ridge? You might be as low as Zone 3B.
• Elevated terrain tends to be colder; sheltered spots may be milder.

How to Use Your Zone

Choosing plants rated for your USDA zone ensures they’ll survive the winter. At Mandy’s Spring Nursery, we focus on zone-hardy perennials, shrubs, and trees ideally suited to Zone 3–5 gardens.

If you’re ever unsure, just ask—we’re here to help you pick the right plants for your space and microclimate!