Gardening Questions
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Help by phone:
Horticulture Helpline: 262-857-1942. A Master Gardener Plant Health Advisor will be available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9 am to noon. Or leave a message anytime and we will return your call during those hours.
Stop in/Bring Samples:
Kenosha County UW-Extension at the Kenosha County Center, Northeast corner of Hwys 50 & 45 Bristol, WI. Master Gardener Volunteers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 am to noon. Samples may be dropped off Monday thru Friday from 8am to noon and 1pm to 5pm.
Email:
Master Gardener Volunteers will answer your e-mail questions at Master.Gardeners@kenoshacounty.org
Websites:
UW Soil Testing Lab:
What you get:
- Analysis of current nutrient content of your soil (P,K).
- Current soil pH.
- Recommendation of type and amount of fertilizer to add.
- Allow 2-3 weeks for return of results.
What we need:
- 2 cups of air dry soil.
- Samples should contain soil from surface to 6 inches deep.
- Take soil from 3 or 5 places in area to be tested, mix together and submit 2 cups of mixture in clean plastic bag.
When to sample:
- Can be done anytime the soil is not frozen.
- Best done before you apply fertilizer.
What is the cost?
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Cost is $15 per sample, payable cash or check at time of sample submission (checks made payable to UW Soil Lab)
