Maryland sits mostly in USDA Zones 6b–7b, which means cold winters, wet springs, and unpredictable late frosts. You have to plan for all three. 1. Know Your Timing (Maryland Matters) In places like Baltimore and central Maryland: Last frost date: Usually mid-April. Soil workable: Late March if winter hasn’t been brutal. In western Maryland (think Hagerstown), frost can linger longer. On the Eastern Shore near Ocean City, spring may warm slightly earlier. Action step: Don’t gu