Finding a gardener - Ask Extension
Hello,
I can no longer do our gardening work due to back problems, and I was wondering how I could find a knowledgeable individual who could take o...
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Finding a gardener #744392
Asked April 14, 2021, 7:07 PM EDT
Hello,
I can no longer do our gardening work due to back problems, and I was wondering how I could find a knowledgeable individual who could take over.
I don't want to hire a company with a crew come, because the crew in my experience isn't knowledgeable about what needs to be done when and doesn't take a custom approach. I'm looking for an individual who knows what to do and could keep up a more natural look rather than sheering shrubs into meatballs.
Do you think there is a master gardener who would be interested? Or do you have any thoughts about how to find someone?
Thank you!
Montgomery County Maryland
Expert Response
The MG website does not post requests. We recommend that you use your local listservs to ask neighbors for people they know, or go to local nurseries for recommendations. There is also the option of finding a worker who likes to garden (local bulletin boards) and training them to do things your way. I'm sorry I cannot be more helpful.
Thank you.
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