Landscaping Your Massachusetts Home with Plants for your hardiness zone

Based on annual low temperatures in the winter, MA has 3 cold hardiness zones with an overall range of 20°F difference between them.  Considering that there are only 8 main zones for the lower 48 states, covering 3 zones offers a view of the diversity of conditions here.  Much of the coastal area is the same hardiness zones as Washington D.C. and most of Virginia and North Carolina.  But it gets tricky because of salty air, wind and soil types and pH.

Knowing which plants will thrive in your particular area is information you need to be successful.  Local professional landscapers with years of experience tackling these hardiness issues can guide you, suggesting the right plant for the right location.