The Rutgers Cooperative Extension Personnel with the assistance of the Rutgers Master Gardeners provide horticulture information to the residents of Ocean County.
Services
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 CDC Lyme Disease: What you need to know (PDF).
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 $5.00. A complete soil analysis kit, including pH, nutrients in the soil and recommendations, is also available. The fee is $20.00. For further information contact our office.
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To contact the Agriculture Department call - 732-349-1246 or we also can be reached at - oceanag@njaes.rutgers.edu
