New Jersey Climate Snapshot
Understanding your local climate is key to creating a thriving, low-maintenance garden
Hardiness Zones
6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Annual Rainfall
40-50 inches annually
Frost Window
April-November
Water Notes
Moderate rainfall; well-distributed
Popular Landscaping Styles
Discover design styles perfectly suited to New Jersey's unique climate and landscape
Coastal and salt-tolerant plants
Key Features:
- ā¢Wind-resistant
- ā¢Salt spray tolerance
- ā¢Sandy soil
- ā¢Maritime plants
Sandy soil and native plants
Key Features:
- ā¢Pine trees
- ā¢Sandy soil plants
- ā¢Wildflowers
- ā¢Naturalistic
Residential landscape style
Key Features:
- ā¢Lawns
- ā¢Foundation plantings
- ā¢Perennial borders
- ā¢Four-season interest
City and small space gardening
Key Features:
- ā¢Container plants
- ā¢Vertical gardening
- ā¢Shade plants
- ā¢Compact varieties
Recommended Plant Palettes
Native and adapted plants that thrive in New Jersey's climate
Violet
Viola sororia
State flower; purple spring blooms
Northern Red Oak
Quercus rubra
State tree; deciduous hardwood
Pitch Pine
Pinus rigida
Pine barrens species
Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Yellow wildflower
Bayberry
Myrica pensylvanica
Salt-tolerant shrub
Beach Plum
Prunus maritima
Coastal fruit shrub
Rosa Rugosa
Rosa rugosa
Salt-tolerant rose
Seaside Goldenrod
Solidago sempervirens
Coastal wildflower
Pitch Pine
Pinus rigida
Native pine species
Blueberries
Vaccinium spp.
Acid-loving shrubs
Huckleberries
Gaylussacia spp.
Native berry shrubs
Wintergreen
Gaultheria procumbens
Groundcover plant
Seasonal Garden Checklist
Your year-round guide to maintaining a beautiful New Jersey garden
Plant spring bulbs
Protect tender plants
Start seeds indoors
Plant cool-season crops
Plant trees and shrubs
Plant warm-season vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about landscaping in New Jersey
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