UGA Cooperative Extension

DeKalb County Extension Office:
Homeowners

Our goals are to help you:

• Protect your home and property values through the use of wise landscape practices.
• Beautify and protect your community and our county.
• Protect the environment by managing and conserving our natural resources – land/soil, water and our trees.
• Save labor and money through the use of good plant selection and sound gardening practices.
• Produce healthy food and healthy neighborhoods through community gardening activities.

Services available to help you solve problems:

• Telephone/Email Consultation
• Office Consultation
• Laboratory Diagnostics, either in-house or through the University of Georgia
• Classroom Training, accessible to all audiences
• Newsletters and Media Efforts
• Literature, in-house or by downloading off Cooperative Extension Web Sites
• Garden Clinics (Plant Doctor) and Exhibits (S.E. Flower Show)

Other helpful information:

Soil Testing
Other Lab Tests Available
Turf Calendar 2007
How to Choose A Landscape Company
Main Office Programs
South Office/EEC Programs