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
Discover how to select flowering trees that enhance your landscape with beauty and seasonal interest, including species like the flowering dogwood.
Herbs and spices (Bundle of 25)
Reviewed $6.25
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase or as a downloadable PDF.
Selecting Landscape Plants: Broad-leaved Evergreens
Reviewed
Tips on selecting broad-leaved evergreen plants for your landscape, from ideal soil conditions to winter care, enhancing year-round beauty and structure.
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
Learn how to select and care for needled evergreens, including pines, spruces, and firs, to enhance your landscape with year-round color and texture.
Mercer County Courthouse
New
The Mercer County Courthouse history, from its 1847 log structure to the 1913 stone courthouse. Learn about its architectural evolution and key milestones.