The following publications might be of particular interest to people in Mercer County. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Selecting Landscape Plants: Flowering Trees
Reviewed
Flowering trees add beauty and seasonal interest to the landscape. Many, including the popular flowering dogwood (Figure 1), have colorful or interesting fruits that may be edible or attractive to birds.
Herbs and spices (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $6.25
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The following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase or as a downloadable PDF.
Selecting Landscape Plants: Broad-leaved Evergreens
Reviewed
Broad-leaved evergreens are highly prized landscape plants, but many require special attention to develop into attractive, long-lived plants. Learn how to select and care for plants that will thrive in your area with the help of this MU Extension guide.
How to Plant a Tree
Reviewed
Selecting Landscape Plants: Uncommon Trees for Specimen Plantings
Reviewed
Check out some uncommon landscape trees that have a good chance for survival in the Missouri climate.
Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees
Revised
Learn how to select the perfect shade trees for your midwest yard or landscape. Don't waste years on a bad landscape!
Selecting Landscape Plants: Needled Evergreens
Reviewed
Needled evergreens are planted primarily because of their evergreen foliage. Visit our site for our Selecting Landscape Plants: Needled Evergreens resource.
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