Attention! Samples will only be accepted the following days and must be dropped off no later than a half an hour before closing. 
Hort Desk Hours:
Monday & Thursday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Diagnostics Lab

Our horticulture staff provides horticulture diagnostic services for problems relating to: plants, fruits, vegetables, lawns, shrubs, trees, etc.; as well as, identification of bugs, insects and other garden pests. 

Please email our Horticulture Help Desk (gardenhelp@usu.edu) 
  • Pictures of your sample
  • Include your name and contact information
  • Due to the high volume number of calls and emails, responses may take up to 5-7 business days. 
Flower Diagnostics Lab Form 
 Please email our Horticulture Help Desk (gardenhelp@usu.edu) 
  • Pictures of your sample
  • Include your name and contact information
  • Due to the high volume number of calls and emails, responses may take up to 5-7 business days. 
Fruit | Diagnostics Lab Form 
Please email our Horticulture Help Desk (gardenhelp@usu.edu) 
  • Pictures of your sample
  • Include your name and contact information
  • Due to the high volume number of calls and emails, responses may take up to 5-7 business days. 
Houseplants | Diagnostics Lab Form 
Please email our Horticulture Help Desk (gardenhelp@usu.edu) 
  • Pictures of your sample
  • Include your name and contact information
  • Due to the high volume number of calls and emails, responses may take up to 5-7 business days. 
Insects and Spiders | Diagnostics Lab Form 
For lawn samples, please bring at least a 4"x4" square sample that includes the roots. 

Please email our Horticulture Help Desk (gardenhelp@usu.edu) 
  • Pictures of your sample
  • Include your name and contact information
  • Due to the high volume number of calls and emails, responses may take up to 5-7 business days. 
Lawn | Diagnostics Lab Form 
Please email our Horticulture Help Desk (gardenhelp@usu.edu) 
  • Pictures of your sample
  • Include your name and contact information
  • Due to the high volume number of calls and emails, responses may take up to 5-7 business days. 
Plant & Weed Identification 
Please email our Horticulture Help Desk (gardenhelp@usu.edu) 
  • Pictures of your sample
  • Include your name and contact information
  • Due to the high volume number of calls and emails, responses may take up to 5-7 business days. 
Trees & Shrubs | Diagnostics Lab Form 
Please email our Horticulture Help Desk (gardenhelp@usu.edu) 
  • Pictures of your sample
  • Include your name and contact information
  • Due to the high volume number of calls and emails, responses may take up to 5-7 business days. 
Vegetables | Diagnostics Lab Form