Technical Help

Looking for some techincal assistance to help with your Greenscape?  Consider these resources.

Landscape Assistance

• Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s free “Hort Line” by email or by calling 617-933-4929 to speak directly with a volunteer certified Master Gardener (hours vary by season).
• Western Mass. residents can contact the Western Mass. Master Gardener's Association's free hotline by email or by calling 413-533-0414.
• University of Massachusetts Cooperative Extension's website is full of fact sheets, publications, training opportunities, and other great resources!
• Consult your local garden center with a trained horticulturist on staff.
• For a reasonable fee, a Greenscapes Advisor will come to your property to provide a private consultation.
• If you would like to hire someone to provide your landscaping services, consider our suggestions for choosing a contractor.

Irrigation Assistance

• Consider starting with an Irrigation Check
• Be sure to choose an irrigation professional that is certified by the Irrigation Association and/or EPA WaterSense™. 
• Also consider the contractor hiring guidelines offered by the Irrigation Association.