Master Gardeners’ Homeowner Outreach Programs 2025
by Wayne Koenig ·
Transform Your Garden with Expert Advice from Certified Master Gardeners
Do you dream of a flourishing garden but aren’t sure where to start? Or perhaps you’ve run into some gardening issues that need expert intervention. The James City County Williamsburg Master Gardener Association has just what you need! We offer free, environmentally sound, research-based recommendations for your home’s trees, lawn, landscape, and water-saving practices.
Our teams of 2-3 certified Extension Master Gardeners are ready to visit your home, discuss your gardening concerns, and provide tailored advice. These services are available to residents of Williamsburg, James City, Upper York, and New Kent counties.
Landscape Love (April 1 - October 31)
This program focuses on garden and landscape concerns. We identify plants, solve gardening problems, and suggest plants for specific needs like sun, shade, or deer resistance. The Master Gardener team will provide a tailored report on the visit to the homeowner. For more information or to request a consultation, click here.
Tree Calls (April 1 - October 31)
Receive educated advice about your trees. Our Tree Steward experts provided recommendations on all aspects of tree care and maintenance. For more information or to request a consultation, click here.
Turf Love (Year-round)
Get solutions for your lawn and turf concerns. We can provide recommendations on your lawn and turf needs along with soil testing and analysis conducted by Virginia Tech. For more information or to request a consultation, click here.
Water Matters (Year-round)
We help to identify, assess, and educate homeowners and HOAs on water issues in residential areas, promoting water conservation and innovative irrigation practices. For more information or to request a consultation, click here.
Bringing University Resources to Your Home and Garden
Our certified Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who bring the resources of Virginia’s land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, right to your doorstep. To learn more about the James City County Williamsburg Master Gardener Association, including our Learning Gardens, public gardening events, and educational opportunities, visit us at https://jccwmg.org.