Welcome to Zen Garden Life

Zen Garden Life is dedicated to the hobby of home gardening. We provide articles and tips for gardeners on various topics, including extensive information on Flower and Vegetable Gardening.

Whether you're planning a small container garden or a large vegetable plot, we offer advice on how to grow healthy, organic veggies at home. Learn about planting schedules, companion planting, soil preparation, and more.
There are lots of tips for growing healthy plants in any condition, from the best soil mixes to when and how to plant and deal with pests and diseases.

We have an entire section dedicated to watering methods where you will learn efficient ways to water your garden, from traditional hand-watering to soaker hoses, drip irrigation systems, and rainwater harvesting.

**New** Plant Hardiness Zone by Zip Code

We have a new feature that allows you to find your USDA planting zone by zipcode.  It also shows your projected last frost date which is even more important when planning your garden. 

Click Here for USDA Zone by zip code.

There's Something for Every Gardener:

No matter your experience level, we're here to help you create a garden that brings peace, joy, and beauty into your life.

Latest Content


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