Soil analysis
Learn about soil pH and nutrient levels before choosing fertilizer or soil amendments. Your county office can explain sampling, testing and recommendations.
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension
Local help for
Kentucky gardeners.
From a soil test to a difficult plant question, your county Extension office is a valuable source of research based guidance.
At Reminiscent, we refer customers to Extension for soil analysis, complex plant questions and other services. We also share their newsletters.
Find your county officeWhat can Extension help with?
Cooperative Extension connects local communities with University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University research. County agents offer practical education for home gardens, landscapes, farms and everyday life.
Many services are free. This includes most plant disease, insect and weed diagnostic services. Some tests, classes and programs may have fees, so check with your county office first.
Plant problems & identification
Ask about struggling plants, insects, weeds or disease symptoms. County agents can help assess the problem and connect you with university specialists when needed.
Learning throughout the year
Explore gardening classes, workshops and Master Gardener opportunities. Local programs offer practical guidance for Kentucky growing conditions.
For disease testing, Kentucky residents should contact their county office before submitting plant samples.
Boone · Kenton · Campbell
Start with your county office
These are Extension office locations, separate from the nursery. Call ahead to confirm hours, sample drop-off instructions, fees and which services are available to residents.
Boone County
Cooperative Extension
6028 Camp Ernst RoadBurlington, KY 41005859-586-6101Visit Boone ExtensionGardening resources & programs →
Kenton County
Cooperative Extension
10990 Marshall RoadCovington, KY 41015859-356-3155Visit Kenton ExtensionGardening resources & programs →
Campbell County
Cooperative Extension
3500 Alexandria PikeHighland Heights, KY 41076859-572-2600Visit Campbell ExtensionGardening resources & programs →
Explore the university’s resources
UK agriculture & horticulture
College of Agriculture
Explore the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, home to UK’s agriculture research, education and Extension programs.
Visit the agriculture college →Department of Horticulture
Find gardening resources for flowers, fruits, vegetables, houseplants, landscapes and woody plants.
Visit UK Horticulture →Cooperative Extension
Explore statewide programs, university publications and the network of county Extension offices.
Visit UK Extension →Make the most of their help
- For soil tests, ask your county office how to collect and label your sample.
- For plant problems, take clear photos of the whole plant and the affected area. Note when symptoms began and describe the growing conditions.
- Check with the office before bringing plant material or insects. They can explain what to collect and how to package it.
Need help choosing plants for your garden? We’re happy to help at the nursery.
Plan your visit