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The Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association, Inc. (MNLA) is a statewide association dedicated to advancing the interests of green industry professionals. MNLA is a nonprofit organization whose members are businesses and individuals committed to promoting awareness of environmental horticulture and upholding the highest standards of the nursery and landscape industry. MNLA is the largest green industry business development vehicle in Massachusetts, providing its members with educational opportunities, industry news, legislative representation, and business development resources.
They are professionals in the Massachusetts nursery and landscape industry who have invested the time to learn and qualify as experts in the field. They are nursery professionals, landscape contractors, fine gardeners, designers, land managers, tree care professionals, and turf pros who have the knowledge, experience, and resources to provide the most comprehensive solutions for any landscape project. Download the Ask an MCH brochure or visit the MCH page for more information.
A Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist has the specialized training to understand and troubleshoot both common and unique garden and landscape problems and to recommend effective solutions. What’s more, every MCH has access to a wide range of product and service providers across the state to ensure you’ll get what you need. They are the professionals you can trust to help you with your garden and landscape projects.
MNLA promotes horticulture in Massachusetts through campaigns like Plant Something. If you are looking for a local plant source and help with your garden and landscaping, MNLA experts are standing by near you and will know your growing conditions.
Visit the Plant Something website for tips or use our locator map to find an MNLA professional.
MNLA is proud to support native plants and pollinators together with the Massachusetts Departments of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) and Agricultural Resources (MDAR).
Starting on May 31, in celebration of National Garden Week, Growing Wild starter kits featuring two native pollinator-friendly plants, a Growing Wild Yard sign and a packet of native wildflower seeds, will be available at select nurseries across the state, courtesy of DCR, MDAR and MNLA.
Click the button below to learn more about starter kit locations, native planting events, pledge to grow wild to add your town/city to the map, pollinator resources and more!
The MNLA Foundation is dedicated to supporting the future leaders in the landscape and nursery industry. The MNLA Foundation For Educational Excellence, Inc. provides scholarships to individuals attending colleges, universities, and other technical schools in the area of agriculture, landscaping, and nursery and forestry science and technology. Click on a button below to learn more!
Plant Something MA is a project of MNLA which includes professional environmental horticulturists—people who grow, care for, design and install plantings and landscapes in your community.
Growing Wild helps reverse the loss of biological diversity, foster and protect endangered species and add to the natural beauty of our Commonwealth—right in your own backyard.
MNLA provides access to green industry speakers on the cutting-edge and up-to-date information. Our dynamic community is made up of folks from all walks of life. Colleagues share advice and insights. Passion for the betterment of our community drives member participation in MNLA. Individual contribution is valued. Get involved! Join a committee or volunteer at an event. Make our industry—and your business—better!