Through the PestSelector, also located at the Plant Doctor desk, you'll find both chemical and nonchemical recommendations for controlling insects, diseases, weeds and garden animals. Recommendations are based on pesticide label information. IPM Integrated Pest Management Contains information on the identification and control of 80 of the most common insect, disease and weed problems in St. Louis. Plant Doctor Bring in a sample of your sick plant and let the experts at the Plant Doctor diagnose your problem and provide treatment recomendations. This is a walk-in service from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Service is free with Garden admission.
The Center's reference library offers more than 850 gardening books to help answer all your gardening questions. If you've ever wondered how good your soil is, you can find the answer with a soil test available through the Kemper Center. The service is fee- based. Master Gardener Horticultural Speakers Bureau Horticulture experts are available to speak to garden clubs and other groups. Programs are presented by Master Gardeners.