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Lawn and Garden

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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

tick

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.When a sample is submitted please complete the "Horticultural Diagnostic Fillable Form" below.

Soil Testing

Tomatoes

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.

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

  1. Soil Testing for Home Lawn and Garden (PDF)
  2. Soil pH Test (PDF) ***SERVICE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED***
  3. Rutgers soil testing instructions & order form/questionnaire

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To contact the Agriculture Department call - 732-349-1246 or we also can be reached at - oceanag@njaes.rutgers.edu