Nevada County Master Gardener Help Desk

Let us help you with your home gardening questions. Please fill out the diagnosis form below as completely as you can.

The required sections are included so that we can reply, get more information, or mail any available hand-outs to you. The "city" field helps us to know which areas of the county we are serving and is for statistical purposes only.

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Common name or species of plant ( If known)

Age and size of plant (when planted?)

Description of the problem or symptoms. You only need fill in the remaining questions that pertain to your gardening question.

Length of time symptoms observed (days, weeks, months)

How many plants are involved? All the same species?

Location of affected plants

Near a building In a container or raised bed In the ground

Part or percent of plant affected?

Soil

Mostly loam Mostly clay Mostly sand Purchased garden soil

Soil: Did you add anything to the soil before this plant was planted?

Compost

Drainage

Good: water added soaks into the ground quickly Poor: water added stands on the surface for an hour or more

Root disturbance: Has there been excavations near the plant?

Yes No

What fertilizers have you used around these plants in the last 6 months?

Exposure

Full Sun for 8 hours a day or more AM Shade PM Shade Full Shade Near pavement (reflected heat) Near building (reflected heat)

Pests visible or signs/symptoms? Describe.

What pesticides or herbicides have been used in this area and when?

What are your watering practices in this area?

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