{"id":336,"date":"2026-02-06T20:17:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/?page_id=336"},"modified":"2026-02-26T19:02:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:02:13","slug":"horticultural-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/horticultural-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Horticultural Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30645bcc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Horticultural Services<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Need help with your landscape, yard, or garden? Boulder County Extension can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get help online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ask.extension.org\/open.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AskExtension<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Get expert answers and help from Cooperative Extension\/University staff and volunteers from across the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/plantselect.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plant Select<\/a> <\/strong>program is a leading non-profit cultivator, distributor and educator of plants designed to thrive in the high plains and inter-mountain region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other blogs and online resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/jeffcogardener.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeffco Gardener<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/gl-blades-of-grass-26.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"Closeup view of a green grass yard\" class=\"wp-image-869 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/gl-blades-of-grass-26.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/gl-blades-of-grass-26.webp?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/gl-blades-of-grass-26.webp?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/gl-blades-of-grass-26.webp?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/gl-hand-in-soil-26.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"A person's hand holding brown soil\" class=\"wp-image-870 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/gl-hand-in-soil-26.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/gl-hand-in-soil-26.webp?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/gl-hand-in-soil-26.webp?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/gl-hand-in-soil-26.webp?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Colorado Master Gardener<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Colorado Master Gardener help desk in Boulder County is open for phone calls, emails, or walk-in consultations every Monday and Thursday, and virtually on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from March 1 through October 31. Email them at <strong><a href=\"mailto:mggpa@bouldercounty.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mggpa@bouldercounty.gov<\/a>,<\/strong> or contact by phone at <strong><a href=\"tel:3036786388\">303-678-6388<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have a horticulture question? Please reach out to our Master Gardeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/boulder-master-gardeners\/\">Contact a Master Gardener<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Plant diagnostic services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diagnostic services available: the CSU Extension Boulder County plant diagnostic services consist of paid staff and volunteers with specialized training in plant problem diagnosis through visual inspection and microscopy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visual plant diagnostics for identification of diseases, disorders, and insects. $7 Boulder County resident; $11 non-resident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weed\/Plant ID $4 each; Boulder county residents first 2 free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virus testing for Cucumber Mosaic virus, Impatiens Necrotic Spot virus, Tomato Spotted Wilt virus, and Tobacco Mosaic virus. $25<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Culturing and advanced diagnostic services available through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/agbio\/plantclinic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CSU Plant Diagnostic Clinic<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/plantclinic.agsci.colostate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> <\/strong><\/a>in Ft. Collins or the <a href=\"https:\/\/jeffcogardener.blogspot.com\/p\/plant-diagnostic-clinic.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jefferson County Plant<\/strong> <strong>Diagnostic Clinic <\/strong><\/a>in Golden.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/01\/Arctostaphylos-x-coloradoensis.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Arctostaphylos x coloradensis also known as the Panchito Manzanita plant\" class=\"wp-image-353 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/01\/Arctostaphylos-x-coloradoensis.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/01\/Arctostaphylos-x-coloradoensis.jpg?resize=300,120 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/01\/Arctostaphylos-x-coloradoensis.jpg?resize=768,307 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/01\/Arctostaphylos-x-coloradoensis.jpg?resize=1024,410 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/01\/Arctostaphylos-x-coloradoensis.jpg?resize=1536,614 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/01\/Arctostaphylos-x-coloradoensis.jpg?resize=2048,819 2048w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/01\/Arctostaphylos-x-coloradoensis.jpg?resize=2000,800 2000w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/01\/Arctostaphylos-x-coloradoensis.jpg?resize=1400,560 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/01\/Arctostaphylos-x-coloradoensis.jpg?resize=600,240 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/01\/Arctostaphylos-x-coloradoensis.jpg?resize=1568,627 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-84c5acde wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"is-style-highlight-heading\">Request a Site Visit<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commercial horticulture &amp; HOA site visits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who:<\/strong> These site visits are for any commercially managed property including HOAs, parks, churches, businesses, etc. (not individual homeowner\u2019s yard) and\/or Green Industry clients with plant\/landscape issues\/questions. For individual home owners, please see our <a href=\"https:\/\/boulder.extension.colostate.edu\/gardening-horticulture-native-plants-community-garden\/colorado-master-gardener\/\"><strong>Master Gardeners.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What:<\/strong> The Boulder County horticulture agent will walk the property and assess overall landscape health and management. The agent will identify plants and weeds, look at irrigation issues and answer your specific questions. There is a $75\/hr. site visit fee and they typically last 1-2 hours depending on the size of the property. For an additional $25 the agent will write up a comprehensive report detailing everything discussed during the visit and will include recommendations and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When: <\/strong>Site visits are typically conducted during the growing season (April-October), but they will be scheduled outside of that time if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How: <\/strong>Please contact Sheila Prentice at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"tel:3036786022\"><strong>(303) 678-6022<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:sprentice@bouldercounty.gov\"><strong>sprentice@bouldercounty.gov<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Or <a href=\"mailto:mtruslove@bouldercounty.gov\"><strong>Contact our Horticulture Agent, Micaela Truslove<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2b49682c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Green Industry Site Visits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">On-site visits for people working in the green industry (nurseries, arborists, landscape professionals, design, etc) are available. To schedule your site visit, please contact <a href=\"mailto:mtruslove@bouldercounty.gov\"><strong>Micaela Truslove<\/strong><\/a>, or call <a href=\"tel:3036786286\"><strong>303-678-6286<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"min-height:389px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3075 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/20127_03258_DL.jpg\" style=\"object-position:46% 41%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"46% 41%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-26f784d3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-heading-3-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"is-style-highlight-heading\">Ask Extension Colorado<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Real answers from real Extension experts.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have a specific question about gardening, pests, landscaping, food safety, or another topic? 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