The University of Tennessee Extension in Sequatchie County can help with many lawn and garden questions. Many of the services are free or have a minimal charge.
There are many publications by UT Extension that can answer questions, and provide information for the beginner or the expert gardener.
Contact Information
Sheldon Barker
Ext Agent III & Co Dir
Phone: 423-949-2611
Email: sdbarker@tennessee.edu
Programs
Extension Master Gardening Program
Services include
Insect Identification and Control
Weed Identification and Control
Disease Identification and Control
Plant Variety Recommendations
Plant Identification
Lawn Care and Management
Vegetable Garden Planning and Care
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden – Site Selection and Soil Testing W 346-A
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden – Managing Plant Nutrition W 346-C
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden – Plant Management Practices W 346-D
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden – Building and Using Raised Beds W 346-E
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden – Season Extension Methods W 346-F
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden – Stewardship in Soil Management W 346-G
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden – Growing Tomatoes W 346-H
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden – Small-Scale Microgreen Production W 346-J
Lawn and Landscaping
Turfgrass Selection: Bermudagrass
Turfgrass Selection: Creeping Bentgrass
Turfgrass Selection: Centipedegrass
Turfgrass Selection: Bluegrasses
Turfgrass Selection: Ryegrasses
Turfgrass Selection: St. Augustinegrass
Turfgrass Establishment
Turfgrass Establishment: Turfgrass Seed
Turfgrass Establishment: Seeding
Turfgrass Establishment: Sprigging
Turfgrass Establishment: When to Plant Turfgrass
Turfgrass Establishment: Sodding and Plugging
Turfgrass Establishment: Preparing to Plant
Turfgrass Maintenance
Turfgrass Maintenance: Rolling
Turfgrass Maintenance: Basic Turfgrass Requirements
Turfgrass Maintenance: Irrigation
Turfgrass Maintenance: Topdressing
Turfgrass Maintenance: Fertilizers
Turfgrass Maintenance: Cultivation
Turfgrass Maintenance: Essential Elements
Turfgrass Maintenance: Developing a Turf Fertilization Plan
Turfgrass Maintenance: Overseeding Bermudagrass with Perennial Ryegrass
Turfgrass Maintenance: Predicting the Probability of a Freeze