--- title: BLOG | native plants description: native plants | --- [![John's Landscape](https://www.johnslandscape.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Johns_Landscape_Images/JLSLogo283x129.png?width=330&height=126&name=JLSLogo283x129.png "John's Landscape")](https://www.johnslandscape.com/) 781-646-5555 ' 30 GARDEN STREET - ARLINGTON, MA 02474 DESIGN ' INSTALL ' MAINTAIN # See Our Blog Posts Below: ## [Our Top Picks for Native Plants](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/103253/Our-Top-Picks-for-Native-Plants) Posted by [John Tighe](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/author/john-tighe) on Mon, Apr 28, 2014 @ 10:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.johnslandscape.com/hs-fs/file-706827240-jpg/images/dogwood_native_plants_johns_-_version_2.jpg) ](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/103253/Our-Top-Picks-for-Native-Plants) New England native plants are wonderful options for your landscape. We’ve talked about native plants before – see this [post](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/89751/5-Great-Flowering-Shrubs-for-the-New-England-Climate) on why native plants are low-maintenance and great for the environment, and this one on a few particularly appealing [native flowering shrubs](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/91396/Native-New-England-Plants-Better-Gardens-Start-with-Local-Trees-Shrubs-and-Flowers). Today, we’ll introduce you to a few of our all-time favorites. A good mix of trees, shrubs, perennials, and groundcover will give you the most beautiful planting design, so we’ve included some of each to fulfill all your gardening needs! Check out our gardening design service’s top picks for New England native plants: [Read More](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/103253/Our-Top-Picks-for-Native-Plants) 8 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/103253/Our-Top-Picks-for-Native-Plants#comments-listing) Tags: [native plants](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/native-plants), [gardening](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/gardening), [landscape design](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/landscape-design), [evergreen](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/evergreen), [garden](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/garden), [plants](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/plants), [shrub](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/shrub), [spring](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/spring), [planting](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/planting) ## [Native New England Plants: Better Gardens Start with Local Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/91396/Native-New-England-Plants-Better-Gardens-Start-with-Local-Trees-Shrubs-and-Flowers) Posted by [John Tighe](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/author/john-tighe) on Wed, Jul 10, 2013 @ 08:27 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.johnslandscape.com/hs-fs/file-47288484-jpg/images/tree.jpg) ](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/91396/Native-New-England-Plants-Better-Gardens-Start-with-Local-Trees-Shrubs-and-Flowers) When it comes to your yard, you want a look that’s beautiful, timeless, and easy to maintain. The solution? Native New England plants. [Read More](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/91396/Native-New-England-Plants-Better-Gardens-Start-with-Local-Trees-Shrubs-and-Flowers) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/91396/Native-New-England-Plants-Better-Gardens-Start-with-Local-Trees-Shrubs-and-Flowers#comments-listing) Tags: [landscaping](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/landscaping), [native plants](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/native-plants) ## [Relocating a Tree - Good Idea or Bad Plan?](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/80992/Relocating-a-Tree-Good-Idea-or-Bad-Plan) Posted by [John Tighe](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/author/john-tighe) on Mon, Jul 30, 2012 @ 07:24 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.johnslandscape.com/hs-fs/file-15725630-jpg/images/transplantin-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/80992/Relocating-a-Tree-Good-Idea-or-Bad-Plan) Home renovations, climate changes and landscape overhauls may cause you to consider relocating a tree. But before you pull out the shovel and get to work, let's discuss whether or not transplanting is a good or a bad idea. [Read More](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/80992/Relocating-a-Tree-Good-Idea-or-Bad-Plan) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/80992/Relocating-a-Tree-Good-Idea-or-Bad-Plan#comments-listing) Tags: [native plants](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/native-plants), [landscape installation](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/landscape-installation), [tree transplant](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/tree-transplant), [new hampshire](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/topic/new-hampshire) ## [The Importance of Planting Natives in Your Gardens](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/79119/The-Importance-of-Planting-Natives-in-Your-Gardens) Posted by [John Tighe](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/author/john-tighe) on Mon, Jun 18, 2012 @ 11:32 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.johnslandscape.com/hs-fs/file-15720301-jpg/images/ma_native_plants-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.johnslandscape.com/jls-blog/bid/79119/The-Importance-of-Planting-Natives-in-Your-Gardens) Native flowers, shrubs and trees provide low maintenance performance in your garden. The best natives offer eye-catching colors, stunning foliage and reliable resistance to pests and disease. Experts agree that if you want your yard to look it's best, planting natives is an important step. 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