{"id":23967,"date":"2024-05-31T14:33:56","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T14:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=23967"},"modified":"2025-05-05T01:48:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T01:48:25","slug":"what-planting-zone-is-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-planting-zone-is-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"What Zone is Georgia for Planting?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gardeners in the Peach State are blessed with a long growing season, with hot summers and mild winters common throughout the state. But what planting zone is Georgia in? Georgia\u2019s hardiness zones range from <strong>zone 7a to 9b<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we\u2019ll discuss what that means for Georgia homeowners and gardeners so you can select the right plants and grasses for your yard.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-64690e4e-09ae-4129-ba20-ddae16bce7c9\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">Table of Contents<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-planting-zone-is-georgia\/#0-what-zone-is-north-georgia\" style=\"\">What zone is north Georgia?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-planting-zone-is-georgia\/#3-what-zone-is-central-georgia\" style=\"\">What zone is central Georgia?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-planting-zone-is-georgia\/#6-what-zone-is-south-georgia\" style=\"\">What zone is south Georgia?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-planting-zone-is-georgia\/#9-more-georgia-resources\" style=\"\">More Georgia resources<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-planting-zone-is-georgia\/#10-faq-about-planting-in-georgia\" style=\"\">FAQ about planting in Georgia<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-zone-is-north-georgia\"><span id=\"what-zone-is-north-georgia\">What zone is north Georgia?<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GA300_HS-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Plant Hardiness Zone Map for Georgia\" class=\"wp-image-24070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GA300_HS-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GA300_HS-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GA300_HS-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GA300_HS-610x789.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GA300_HS.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\/system\/files\/GA300_HS.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USDA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">North Georgia comprises <strong>hardiness zones 7a, 7b, and 8a<\/strong>. North Georgia is formed by three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiaencyclopedia.org\/articles\/geography-environment\/geographic-regions-of-georgia-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">physiographic provinces<\/a>: The Blue Ridge, the Appalachian Plateau, and the Ridge and Valley region.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of the varying altitudes in the region, minimum average winter temperatures also vary. The northernmost counties like Union, for example, have minimum averages that vary from 0 to 5 F (zone 7a) and to 5 F to 10 F (zone 7b). Other cities, like Marietta, lie in the 8a zone, with a minimum average ranging from 10 F to 15 F.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-plants-to-grow-in-north-georgia\"><span id=\"plants-to-grow-in-north-georgia\">Plants to grow in north Georgia<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eastern-hemlock-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Eastern hemlock plant\" class=\"wp-image-24059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eastern-hemlock-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eastern-hemlock-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eastern-hemlock-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eastern-hemlock-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eastern-hemlock-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Eastern Hemlock<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Tsuga_canadensis_15-p.bot-tsuga.cana-13.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ayotte, Gilles, 1948-<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best plants for north Georgia are those native to the region. Native plants are naturally adapted to the local weather and climate. Here are a few plants that are native to northern Georgia:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Eastern hemlock<\/strong> (<em>Tsuga canadensis<\/em>): This evergreen tree with feathery branches is perfect for the Appalachian Plateau, where the winters are cool and summers are not as hot.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Bellwort <\/strong>(<em>Uvularia perfoliata<\/em>): A perennial herb that has an interesting flowering pattern, the bellwort\u2019s hanging flower stems appear right out of the center of the leaf. This herb is also a possible addition for landscapes in the Appalachian Plateau.<\/li>    <li><strong>Yellow birch<\/strong> (<em>Betula alleghaniensis<\/em>): This perennial tree is the largest birch out of the other eastern birches. Great for the Ridge and Valley area, where the weather is similar to the Appalachian Plateau.<\/li>    <li><strong>Piedmont azalea<\/strong> (<em>Rhododendron canescens<\/em>): This deciduous shrub with showy pink or white flowers is well-adapted to high-altitude areas such as the Blue Ridge.<\/li>    <li><strong>Mountain laurel<\/strong> (<em>Kalmia latifolia<\/em>): Thriving in wet areas, this evergreen shrub will do well in gardens in the Blue Ridge region. Considered one of the most beautiful flowering shrubs, its unique flowers will certainly embellish your home.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-best-grass-to-grow-in-north-georgia\"><span id=\"best-grass-to-grow-in-north-georgia\">Best grass to grow in north Georgia<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/zoysiagrass.jpg\" alt=\"Zoysiagrass\" class=\"wp-image-18440\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/zoysiagrass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/zoysiagrass-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/zoysiagrass-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/zoysiagrass-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/zoysiagrass-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Zoysiagrass<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Starr_070906-8518_Zoysia_sp..jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forest &amp; Kim Starr<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">North Georgia is in a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-transition-zone-grass\/\">transition zone<\/a>, where both warm-season and cool-season grasses can grow.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-georgia\/#10-best-grass-seed-for-north-georgia\">best grass seeds for north Georgia<\/a> are:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Turf-type tall fescue&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Zoysiagrass<\/li>    <li>Bermudagrass<\/li>    <li>Perennial ryegrass<\/li>    <li>Kentucky bluegrass<\/li>    <li>Fine fescue<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-what-zone-is-central-georgia\"><span id=\"what-zone-is-central-georgia\">What zone is central Georgia?<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The large area of central Georgia is located in the Piedmont, comprising planting<strong> zones 8a and 8b<\/strong>. Cities like Decatur, which are located in the upper parts of the region, are in zone 8a.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you go further down, close to the Coastal Plain, the climate gets warmer, and more and more cities, like Augusta, fall in zone 8b. The fall line, the border that separates the Piedmont from the Coastal Plain, is also considered part of central Georgia.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-plants-to-grow-in-central-georgia\"><span id=\"plants-to-grow-in-central-georgia\">Plants to grow in central Georgia<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_3531893936_27d3175fdd_c.jpg\" alt=\"bright red blooms of cardinal flower\" class=\"wp-image-4854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_3531893936_27d3175fdd_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_3531893936_27d3175fdd_c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_3531893936_27d3175fdd_c-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_3531893936_27d3175fdd_c-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_3531893936_27d3175fdd_c-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_3531893936_27d3175fdd_c-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_3531893936_27d3175fdd_c-390x293.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Cardinal flower<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/dmott9\/3531893936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DM<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The climate in central Georgia is generally hot and humid, with cool winters. Rainfall is more concentrated in the upper part of the Piedmont than in the southern area. Some of the best native plants to grow in central Georgia are:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Piedmont azalea<\/strong> <em>(Rhododendron canescens<\/em>): This deciduous shrub has fragrant white or pink flowers.<\/li>    <li><strong>Red maple<\/strong> (<em>Acer rubrum<\/em>): A deciduous tree with beautiful color in fall, when the leaves turn a stunning red or orange color.<\/li>    <li><strong>River birch<\/strong> (<em>Betula nigra<\/em>): This deciduous tree has an interesting exfoliating bark and beautiful yellow fall color.<\/li>    <li><strong>Cardinal flower <\/strong>(<em>Lobelia cardinalis<\/em>): A perennial wetland flowering plant that hummingbirds love.<\/li>    <li><strong>American holly<\/strong> (<em>Ilex opaca<\/em>): This evergreen tree produces beautiful red berries and pointy leaves. It is also commonly found in dry and sandy soils in south Georgia.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-best-grass-to-grow-in-central-georgia\"><span id=\"best-grass-to-grow-in-central-georgia\">Best grass to grow in central Georgia<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of bermudagrass in a yard\" class=\"wp-image-24314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Starr_080531-4786_Cynodon_dactylon.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forest &amp; Kim Starr<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Central Georgia occupies almost 1\/3 of the state, and the weather is generally warmer than in north Georgia. In the Piedmont region, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-warm-season-grasses\/\">warm-season grasses<\/a> are the best options.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.caes.uga.edu\/extension\/publications\/files\/pdf\/L%20395_3.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Georgia<\/a> Cooperative Extension, Zoysiagrass is one of the best choices for central Georgia. Other viable options are:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Bermudagrass<\/li>    <li>St. Augustinegrass<\/li>    <li>Centipedegrass<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-what-zone-is-south-georgia\"><span id=\"what-zone-is-south-georgia\">What zone is south Georgia?<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the Coastal Plain region, south Georgia includes <strong>hardiness zones 8b, 9a, and 9b.<\/strong> Savannah, the oldest city in Georgia, is in zone 9a, while Columbus is 8b. This high-precipitation area, especially on the coast, has only a few hard freezes a year.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-plants-to-grow-in-south-georgia\"><span id=\"plants-to-grow-in-south-georgia\">Plants to grow in south Georgia<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_7463434002_661568913c_c_1.jpg\" alt=\"light pink blossoms from swamp milkweed\" class=\"wp-image-4348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_7463434002_661568913c_c_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_7463434002_661568913c_c_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_7463434002_661568913c_c_1-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_7463434002_661568913c_c_1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_7463434002_661568913c_c_1-610x455.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_7463434002_661568913c_c_1-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_7463434002_661568913c_c_1-390x291.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Swamp milkweed<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kwixted0\/7463434002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kerry Wixted<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Going with the native plants of the region promotes a healthy ecosystem while requiring less time and resources spent on maintaining your garden:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Yellow jessamine<\/strong> (<em>Gelsemium sempervirens<\/em>): This evergreen vine produces beautiful yellow flowers but has a high flammability rating and high poison characteristics.<\/li>    <li><strong>Swamp milkweed<\/strong> (<em>Asclepias incarnata<\/em>): This perennial flower has cute pink flowers and is a host for the endangered monarch butterfly.<\/li>    <li><strong>Common white snakeroot<\/strong> (<em>Ageratina altissima<\/em>): An herbaceous perennial that produces small, fluffy white flowers that provide nectar to butterflies and other beneficial pollinators.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-best-grass-to-grow-in-south-georgia\"><span id=\"best-grass-to-grow-in-south-georgia\">Best grass to grow in south Georgia<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/centipedegrass.jpg\" alt=\"Centipedegrass\" class=\"wp-image-18444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/centipedegrass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/centipedegrass-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/centipedegrass-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/centipedegrass-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/centipedegrass-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Centipedegrass<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:University_of_Georgia,_Research_and_Education_Garden_grass_1.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michael Rivera<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Georgia, just like Central Georgia, is a favorable region for warm-season grasses that can handle the hot temperatures and high humidity of the area. The best options for homeowners to build a beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/georgia-landscaping-ideas\/\">Georgia landscape in their yards<\/a> are:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>St. Augustinegrass<\/li>    <li>Zoysiagrass<\/li>    <li>Centipedegrass<\/li>    <li>Bermudagrass<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-more-georgia-resources\"><span id=\"more-georgia-resources\">More Georgia resources<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In case you\u2019d like to learn more about lawn care and maintenance, we have other Lawn Love articles that might interest you:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-plant-grass-seed-georgia\/\">How and When to Plant Grass Seed in Georgia<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-aerate-lawn-georgia\/\">When to Aerate Your Lawn in Georgia<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-care-calendar-georgia\/\">Month-to-Month Lawn Care Calendar for Georgia<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-faq-about-planting-in-georgia\"><span id=\"faq-about-planting-in-georgia\">FAQ about planting in Georgia<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-what-are-the-usda-hardiness-zones\"><span id=\"what-are-the-usda-hardiness-zones\">What are the USDA hardiness zones?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The USDA hardiness zones are a general guide to help you choose which perennials to plant based on the average minimum temperatures in each state. These minimum averages are divided into 13 zones, and each of these zones is subdivided into an \u201ca\u201d and \u201cb.\u201d<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/plant-hardiness-zones-and-your-yard\/\">use the hardiness zones in your yard<\/a> as a way to know which plants will thrive in your region and which plants will not.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-what-planting-zone-is-atlanta-georgia-\"><span id=\"what-planting-zone-is-atlanta-georgia\">What planting zone is Atlanta, Georgia?&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The planting zone for Atlanta, Georgia is <strong>USDA hardiness zone<\/strong> <strong>8a<\/strong>.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-what-are-common-weeds-in-georgia\"><span id=\"what-are-common-weeds-in-georgia\">What are common weeds in Georgia?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-weeds-georgia\/\">common weeds in Georgia lawns<\/a> are:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Dandelions<\/li>    <li>Chickweed<\/li>    <li>Wild onion<\/li>    <li>Crabgrass<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But don\u2019t worry, weeds can be controlled by <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-apply-weed-control-georgia\/\">applying pre-emergent or post-emergent herbicides in Georgia<\/a>.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-contact-a-pro\"><span id=\"contact-a-pro\">Contact a pro<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still not sure which plants or grasses would fit right into your yard? <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/georgia\">Consult with a lawn care professional<\/a>. We have qualified Lawn Love pros in <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/georgia\/atlanta-lawn-care\">Atlanta<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/georgia\/augusta-lawn-care\">Augusta<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/georgia\/columbus-lawn-care\">Columbus<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/georgia\/atlanta-lawn-care\/decatur-lawn-care\">Decatur<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/georgia\/atlanta-lawn-care\/marietta-lawn-care\">Marietta<\/a>, to name a few cities, who have the right tools and expertise to transform your lawn into your dream landscape. Get in touch today.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-feb6cbce-0dfd-4d77-a780-e5199c6b1af7\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-62d7b527-e5b7-4223-b4ca-c3cd7aebfa28\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-feb6cbce-0dfd-4d77-a780-e5199c6b1af7\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-feb6cbce-0dfd-4d77-a780-e5199c6b1af7\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Sources:<\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-feb6cbce-0dfd-4d77-a780-e5199c6b1af7\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastalwildscapes.org\/resources\/Documents\/Education%20TAB\/Plant%20Info\/Coastal_Native.Plant.brochure_2014_.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Landscaping and Gardening with Native Plants in Coastal Georgia<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/gnps.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia Native Plant Society<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.uga.edu\/publications\/detail.html?number=B987&amp;title=native-plants-for-georgia-part-i-trees-shrubs-and-woody-vines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UGA Extension<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/collections\/collection.php?collection=Organization_874\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wildflower.org<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/warrenlemay\/47413556262\/in\/photolist-2feLSpY-28TF5YZ-n3S8xa-nd9p6C-Bpqis2-hv8KB7-uVYzjz-9Sjsi7-FfCTim-bArJLw-8hcSts-azh7PP-5MCHaU-BpqZeM-2dVz87r-azjLX1-rRsfyD-9SgsRa-e3j4ho-84VuDi-mYFz3H-21KCmrN-26A3REJ-Jc4mkf-9SgxGn-kdWNwv-6xFDsg-eDGLvm-pCs8Wo-PZni6m-CaNPk5-7CtYvY-dS8Qxt-gSpiej-mWmng7-mLQU4x-ppokyR-gTW86q-KvtutL-7rJpPz-2EYhU4-NmDvk2-pXjnsU-Ze7ab1-pFPCga-mJXPyQ-bQTGet-7EtZSk-7SYFFK-29Zr1Vt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Warren LeMay<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC0 1.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing your hardiness zone is crucial to choosing the right plants for your garden. Georgia is in planting zones 7a to 9b. 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