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Hilltown Tree and Garden offers three areas of expertise:


Jim McSweeney at the top of an ice-damaged tree, readying it for restoration for a client in the Hilltowns of Western Massachusetts. An example of Jim McSweeney's soothing, natural landscape design employing native plants for a full four seasons of interest with a range of ecological benefits, such as attracting local wildlife.
Pictured here is a formal perennial garden, which shows Jim McSweeney's skill with classical, traditional design approached.

Arboriculture (Tree Care)

Using a holistic approach, these services include mature tree preservation, pruning of large or small trees and shrubs consulting, disease and insect diagnostic work, organic pest control, organic fertilization, plantings, removals, repairing ice storm damaged trees, and cabling of mature trees.
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Landscape Design, Installation & Consulting - (Permaculture)

A successful design and installation depends on sound horticulture. Our designs focus on four season beauty, low maintenance, biodiversity, native plants, and long-term sustainability. Read More



Perennial Garden Maintenance

Maintenance includes dividing, transplanting, organic fertilization, weeding, natural disease and insect control. This is done weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, depending on your garden's needs. Some clients need established gardens restored and/or redesigned. Read More

"I have worked with Jim McSweeney and his team at Hilltown Tree & Garden for two years on two substantial landscaping projects. Jim possesses a rare combination of encyclopedic knowledge of the world of plants, trees and landscaping and a wonderful aesthetic sense and a terrific eye. His work ethic is outstanding. He is reliable and delivers exactly what he promises. I recommend him without reservation."

Maxine Fass
Becket, MA & New York, NY
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Hilltown Tree & Garden, established in 1995, employs certified arborists (tree specialists) and certified horticulturalists (plant cultivation experts). They have four full-time professionals on staff who have been designing, installing, and maintaining some of the most beautiful and exclusive landscapes from Amherst to the Berkshires. They can provide excellent local references and are fully insured. Read More

Serving the Hilltowns, the Pioneer Valley, and Western Mass.

Phone: 413-559-1905 • Mail: P.O. Box 248, Chesterfield, MA 01012
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