The Rutgers Cooperative Extension Personnel with the assistance of the Master Gardeners provide horticulture information to the residents of Ocean County.

 

Services Include:

Helpline - Lawn and garden questions are answered Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon.  Afternoon hours vary during Spring and Summer months.  Call (732-349-1245).

 

Ticks - free identification is available throughout the entire year.  Make sure you have a copy of our fact sheet - Prevent Tick Bites:  Prevent Lyme Disease and the 2012 CDC Lyme Disease: A Public Information Guide

 

Diagnostics - free identification and diagnosis of plants and pest problems is provided.  Recommendations are given.  A representative sample of the problem is required for an accurate diagnosis.

 

Soil Testing - Two types of soil tests are available.  A pH test to determine acidity or alkalinity is available for $3.00.  Bring a cup of soil to the office for the pH test.  A complete soil analysis kit, including pH, nutrients in the soil and recommendations, is also available.  The fee is $20.00.  It is not necessary to bring the soil to the office for this test.

 

Save Time - Complete the appropriate form below, before coming in.

 

Horticulture Diagnostic Form	Insect Diagnostic Form
Plant Identificaion Request	Soil pH Test
Soil Testing for Home Lawn and Gardens	Rutgers Soil Testing Laboratory

Hot Topics:

Replacement Plants for Impatients Planning a Vegetable Garden Grow Your Own Vegetable and Flower Seedlings Varieties for New Jersey Home Vegetable Gardeners Broadleaf Weed Control in Cool Season Turfgrasses Moss in Lawns Crabgrass and Goosegrass Control in Cool Season Turfgrass Lichens Salt-Resistant Perennial Plants Landscaping for Hummingbirds and Butterflies

 

To contact the Agriculture Department call - 732-349-1246

or we also can be reached at - oceanag@njaes.rutgers.edu

 

Information on the Rutgers Master Gardener Program of Ocean County