Union County residents now have access to free expert gardening advice through a helpline staffed by trained Master Gardener volunteers who can assist with everything from pest identification to soil improvement.

The Union County Board of County Commissioners and Rutgers Master Gardeners of Union County operate the service, which residents can access by calling 908-654-9852, emailing mastergardeners@ucnj.org, or visiting the headquarters at 151 Grant St. in Berkeley Heights.

The helpline addresses a wide range of horticultural questions, including plant diseases and pests, lawn care, composting, fertilizing, and both vegetable and flower gardening.

Volunteers can also provide guidance on selecting native and pollinator-friendly plants, as well as pruning, watering and soil management te

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