To support the need for increased social distancing, some of our events have been canceled, postponed or moved online. See our Upcoming Events page for the latest information.
The DCMGA Help Desk is still available for your gardening questions. Check out our Help Desk page for information about how to contact us. We will research your question and usually can provide an answer within a day or two.
The Denton County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office is now open Monday – Friday 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. by appointment only. Please call 940-349-2882 for an appointment.
Help Desk
DCMGA is here to help with your gardening questions. Check out the Help Desk page or
(1) (Preferred) Email us at master.gardener@dentoncounty.com or fill out our new Ask Extension form. We will research your question and usually can provide an answer within a day or two.
(2) Call 940-349-2892 any time. If there is no answer, leave a detailed message. We will research your question and call you back. Our help desk is located at 401 W. Hickory Street in Denton, TX, and is staffed by Master Gardener volunteers. When volunteers are available, you may bring in a sample of diseased plants or plants you want us to identify.
Question: I planted several perennials like coneflower, lantana, and salvia in my flower beds this past spring. Many of them appear to have stopped flowering this month. Should I cut them back now in October?
Denton County Master Gardener Association educates and engages county residents in the implementation of research-based horticultural and environmental practices that create sustainable gardens, landscapes, and communities.
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