DCMGA Garden Help Desk Submission

Denton County Master Gardener Association Garden Help Desk

Denton County Master Gardener volunteers use research-based evidence, training from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, and their gardening experiences in North Texas to answer local residents' gardening questions. The service is free, and we are happy to help. Our goal is to respond to questions, either by email or phone, within 3 business days. Note that volunteers cannot make site visits or recommend specific service providers or products.

This form guides you through several questions. Please provide the requested details, including color, shape, size, and other relevant information.

Please upload up to four photos of the observed area of concern. The maximum file size per picture is 40 MB.

Your photo selection will vary depending on your concern. Suggestions for photos include

Full view of the flower, plant, shrub, tree, lawn, or garden
Close-up of the damage (bore holes, weeping, webs)
Close-ups of the tops and bottoms of leaves or blades of grass
Close-ups of the insects showing antennae, body sections, mouth parts, number of legs, wings, etc.
Junctions of tree trunks with branches or roots
Junctions of grass blades with roots
Drainage problems
Shade patterns

Your Name*

First NameLast Name

Email Address*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

PHOTOS

UPLOAD PHOTOS HERE

Photo

QUESTION*

Grass or turf information. Please answer all applicable questions.

Tree information. Please answer all applicable questions with as much detail as possible. Include the age of the tree, the condition of the bark, leaves, tree canopy, and root area.

Insect Inquiry Questions. Provide as much detail as possible, including the number of insects, where they are seen (bark, ground, hanging from branches, in webs), if there is a sticky or sooty residue on the bark/branches, if the leaves have holes or are completely eaten, and if the surrounding soil has been disturbed in any way.*

DESCRIBE THE DAMAGE OR PROBLEM

TYPE OF PLANT, AGE, AND SIZE

WHEN WAS THE PROBLEM FIRST OBSERVED

FERTILIZING AND WATERING SCHEDULE

DESCRIBE THE GROWING CONDITIONS, e.g., plant location, type of soil, number of hours of direct sunlight, drainage issues, wind exposure, etc?

HERBICIDES OR INSECTICIDES APPLIED

ARE INSECTS FOUND ON THE PLANT?

DO ANY NEARBY PLANTS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM?

PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HERE.

Please verify that you are human*