Gardening & Lawn Care
Our Mission
We offer a wide range of research-based information on trees, shrubs, flowers, turfgrass, fruits, vegetables, insects, diseases, and other garden related topics. We have many types of horticultural resources, classes, and opportunities available for both novice and experienced gardeners, as well as DIY home lawn enthusiasts and commercial horticulture professionals.
Garden Hotline - (316) 660-0190
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00-4:00 pm
If you have an ailing plant or gardening question, we encourage you to reach out to our free Garden Hotline for help. You can call, send an email, or bring in a sample for in-person diagnosis and support. Questions and pictures can be submitted to the Garden Hotline email, sgemghotline@gmail.com. For best results and fastest response, we encourage you to send multiple pictures, as listed below.
For pest or disease diagnosis:
- One picture of the entire plant or garden area
- One picture of a branch or affected area
- One close-up, in-focus picture of any symptoms of concern (leaf spots, holes, discoloration, etc.)
For plant identification:
- One picture of the entire plant or garden area
- One picture of leaves or branches
- One picture of any flowers, flower buds, or seeds visible
Additionally, you can find answers and resources for the most common questions at the Horticulture Resource Center.
Drought Resources