About PlantZone
PlantZone is an independent gardening reference site. We publish practical growing guides, plant care notes, and a few free calculators for home gardeners.
What We Do
We take authoritative horticultural data that universities publish for free, and rewrite it into clear, actionable guides that fit on a phone screen.
We do not sell plants, seeds, or tools. Our goal is to make reliable gardening information easy to find and actually usable.
Where Our Data Comes From
Plant care details — light, water, soil, hardiness zones, common pests — are compiled from public extension services and reference databases:
- University of Florida IFAS Extension
- NC State Extension
- Cornell Gardening Resources
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)
Toxicity information for pets is cross-checked against the ASPCA list. Each guide links to its primary source so you can verify details yourself.
What We Don't Do
We are not a medical or veterinary resource. Plant toxicity information is a reference, not a diagnosis. If a pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or poison control immediately.
We also do not guarantee that every guide works in every microclimate. Gardening always depends on your local weather, soil, and season.
Editorial Approach
We prefer concise, step-by-step instructions over long generic articles. If a guide repeats what every other gardening blog already says, we cut it.
If a fact is disputed between two extension sources, we say so instead of picking one quietly.
Have a correction or a guide you would like to see? Get in touch.