• Integrated Pest Management
  Comprehensive approach to controlling insects, weeds, and plant pathogens with environmentally and economically sound practices.
• Lawn FAQs
  Here's answers to our most frequently asked questions.
• Lawn Talk
  Learn what grass varieties are best for your lawn, how to deal with shady areas, when to fertilize your lawn & more!
• Soil Testing
  Need to test your soil? Here's what you need to know.
• Tropical Punch
  Learn how to use tropical plants as focal points and accents.
• University of Illinois Plant Clinic
  The University of Illinois Plant Clinic has served as a clearinghouse for plant problems since 1976.
• Selecting Shrubs for Your Home
  Find the right shrub for your home landscape at Selecting Shrubs for Your Home.

Bureau County Master Gardener
Master Gardeners are a group of volunteers trained by University of Illinois Extension educators to provide a network of gardening programs and horticultural activities to educate the public and enhance life in their communities.

Bureau County Plant & Insect Diagnostics
The Plant Clinic functions as a clearinghouse for plant problems sent to the University of Illinois. Services include plant and insect identifcation, diagnosis of disease, insect and weed problems, nematode assays, and help with nutrient related problems, as well as management recommendations involving these diagnoses.

• Indoor Air Quality
  Includes information about carbon monoxide, furnace filters, lead paint testing, mold, radon, smoke detectors, vacuum cleaners and water alarm detectors.