Horticulture Clinic
HORTICULTURE CLINIC – WE’RE HERE TO HELP!
The Horticulture Clinic is here to help with your gardening and plant care questions! Our trained experts provide free diagnostic services, including plant disease identification and plant ID. We also offer free soil pH testing to help you determine if your soil is balanced for healthy plant growth.
Not sure what’s going on with your plants, trees, or flowers? Yellow leaves? Wilting branches? Mystery spots? Whether you’re dealing with a sick shrub, a droopy daisy, or a tree that’s just not thriving, our Master Gardeners can help figure out what’s going on.
You can:
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Email your question to: gardeners@capecod.gov
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Call the Horticulture Clinic at: (508) 375-6700
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Fill out the form below and attach a photo of the issue—close-ups are especially helpful!
Need to send a sample or get your soil tested?
You’ll find the Diagnostic Submission Form and Soil Submission Forms linked below. Just follow the instructions, and we’ll take it from there.
For more comprehensive soil testing—including nutrient levels and fertilizer recommendations—please visit the UMass Soil and Plant Nutrient Testing Lab.
Find more information about pH testing and diagnostic services below.
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Plant & Garden Diagnostic Services – Identify Problems & Get Solutions
Not sure what’s wrong with your plant, tree, lawn, or garden? If you’re seeing spots, strange growth, pests, or other issues, our Diagnostic Services can help figure out what’s going on!
How It Works:
- Bring a sample to our office or mail it in for expert analysis.
- Download and complete the required forms below before submitting your sample.
- Please Note: We are not accepting insect samples found in homes, on people, or on animals. However, we do accept insects from plants and outdoor areas.
Cape Cod pH Testing – Check Your Soil’s Health
For plants to thrive, soil needs the right pH balance. If your soil is too acidic or too alkaline, it can affect plant growth. Our free soil pH testing helps you determine if adjustments are needed for a healthier lawn or garden.
How It Works:
- Bring a soil sample to our office or mail it in for testing.
- Download and follow these instructions to collect a proper sample: Soil Submission Form
UMASS Soil Testing Services
The University of Massachusetts Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory is a UMass Extension program. The lab offers comprehensive analyses of soil, plant tissue, compost, and soilless greenhouse media. Please use the following information on how to properly submit samples.
