{"id":1103,"date":"2026-03-11T22:28:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T22:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/?post_type=offering-cpt&#038;p=1103"},"modified":"2026-03-11T22:39:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T22:39:17","slug":"horticulture-services","status":"publish","type":"offering-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/offering\/horticulture-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Horticulture Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-breadcrumbs alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-55ae9cea 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\">Horticulture services<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Need help with your landscape, yard, or garden? Jefferson 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\">Diagnostic help desk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As of August 15, 2025, the Jefferson County Diagnostic Help Desk is closed for the season and no longer taking samples<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/agbio\/plantclinic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The CSU SPUR Plant Lab<\/a><\/strong> is still available for diagnostic needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 aria-label=\"This button activates the email: mastergardener@jeffco.us\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:mastergardener@jeffco.us\">Contact a Master Gardener<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have access to email, please <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a><\/strong> via our web form.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"837\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/gl-lawn-26.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Close-up view of green grass blades in a sunlit lawn with a softly blurred garden background.\" class=\"wp-image-616 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/gl-lawn-26.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/gl-lawn-26.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/gl-lawn-26.jpg?resize=768,513 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/gl-lawn-26.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/gl-lawn-26.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/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=\"2200\" height=\"1467\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/12\/Soil.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"A person's hand holding brown soil\" class=\"wp-image-332 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/12\/Soil.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/12\/Soil.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/12\/Soil.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/12\/Soil.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/12\/Soil.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/12\/Soil.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/12\/Soil.jpg?resize=2000,1334 2000w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/12\/Soil.jpg?resize=1400,934 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/12\/Soil.jpg?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/12\/Soil.jpg?resize=1568,1046 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Soil testing Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soil testing services are provided by the CSU state lab.<\/strong>&nbsp;Jefferson County no longer provides testing kits. Please place your soil in a plastic or waterproof paper bag. Once you have filled out and printed your submittal form, include it with your sample and mail or deliver to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CSU Spur Soil, Water and Plant, Testing Lab, Room T-316<br>4780 National Western Drive<br>Denver, CO 80216<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/soiltestinglab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CSU Soil Testing Lab<\/a><\/strong> for more information.<\/p>\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\">Lawncheck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lawn problems are the number one concern brought to Colorado State University Extension offices in the counties along the Front Range. As a result, CSU Lawncheck, a service that provides onsite assessment of lawns with recommendations for improving the lawn and solving lawn problems, was born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are struggling with lawn issues in Jefferson County, book a&nbsp;CSU Lawncheck&nbsp;visit with us. One-hour visits are $75 + mileage.<\/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 aria-label=\"This button takes you to Learn more about the CSU Extension Lawncheck program.\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/offering\/lawncheck\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1093\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/gl-front-lawn-26.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Aerial view of a person mowing a backyard lawn with a red electric mower, surrounded by garden beds, a stone patio, and outdoor furniture.\" class=\"wp-image-622 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/gl-front-lawn-26.jpg 1093w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/gl-front-lawn-26.jpg?resize=300,206 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/gl-front-lawn-26.jpg?resize=768,527 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/gl-front-lawn-26.jpg?resize=1024,703 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/gl-front-lawn-26.jpg?resize=600,412 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1093px) 100vw, 1093px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bad271cb4c38858a228c0403bf4c4844\" style=\"min-height:389px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3075 size-full\" alt=\"decorative\" 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-6e43e918479e49c71cf23cff7baeb094 is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-455bfb78 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\"><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\">Do you have a specific question about gardening, pests, landscaping, food safety, or another topic? Ask Extension Colorado connects you with subject-matter experts who provide reliable, research-backed answers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">Submit your question online and get help straight from CSU Extensions experts and trained volunteers or browse the Ask Extension knowledgebase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-70da71f9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a aria-label=\"This button takes you to the Ask Extension website portal where you can submit questions to Colorado Extension experts.\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ask.extension.org\/open.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit ask extension<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Horticulture services Need help with your landscape, yard, or garden? 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