Home and garden help in Ipswich and the North Shore

Keep the garden growing and the house running with help from someone who lives nearby.

Birch opens to the public later in 2026. Become a founding member to hear from us first.

What you can ask for

  • Planting and weeding
  • Watering plants while you're away
  • Seasonal yard tidying
  • Houseplant care
  • Light help around the house
  • Getting the porch or patio ready for the season

How Birch works

  1. Pick a neighbor. Browse real profiles, prices and reviews from people in your town and nearby.
  2. Send a request. Choose a date and describe the job. Your card is saved, not charged.
  3. Pay when it's done. The job happens, you confirm, and payment is released. Then leave a review.

Trust, built in

  • Vouched and verified: every provider is referred by an existing member and approved by a person before their profile goes live.
  • Protected payment: your card is charged only after the job is done.
  • Private by default: your address is shared only after a provider accepts, and you message on Birch.

Tips for a great visit

  • Point out anything fragile or off-limits in the garden.
  • Leave tools out, or say what your helper should bring.
  • Book recurring visits for watering during vacations.

Where we help

Birch serves 31 towns within about 20 miles of Ipswich, Massachusetts, including Ipswich, Rowley, Essex, Hamilton, Topsfield, Wenham, Newbury, Boxford. See every town we serve.

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