The following publications might be of particular interest to people in Phelps County. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Managing Thatch in Home Lawns
Reviewed
Thatch is a layer of living and dead roots, crowns and lower shoots that often develops in lawns. It can weaken and destroy a lawn if not prevented or removed.
Cool-Season Grasses: Lawn Maintenance Calendar
Revised
Learn how to maintain a beautiful lawn of cool-season grass with monthly steps and info on fertilizing, mowing, watering, aerating, controlling thatch and more.
Home Lawn Watering Guide
Reviewed
Conserve water and maintain a healthy lawn with tips on optimal watering schedules, recognizing drought stress, and choosing drought-tolerant grasses.
Natural Lawn Care
Reviewed
Learn lawn care practices that promote soil health, reduce the need for synthetic products, and improve water quality for a healthier, eco-friendly lawn.
Cool-Season Grasses: Lawn Establishment and Renovation
Reviewed
Learn how to successfully establish or renovate cool-season grass lawns with proper soil preparation, seeding techniques, and essential fertilization steps.
Grasses in Shade: Establishing and Maintaining Lawns in Low Light
Reviewed
Learn how to establish and maintain healthy lawns in shaded areas, including grass selection, tree pruning, and proper lawn care techniques.
Resources for Your Flooded Home
Reviewed
Editor's note
“Don’t Bag It” Lawn Care
Reviewed
Learn how to improve lawn health by recycling clippings, reducing thatch, and conserving resources with effective mowing and fertilizing techniques.
Managing Lawns and Turfgrass
Reviewed $10
Developing and managing a lawn involves numerous decisions. Learn how to select an appropriate turfgrass species or cultivar for your situation and how to manage your lawn in this guide.
Improving Lawn and Landscape Soils
Revised
Learn how to enhance lawn and landscape soils by improving structure, drainage, and fertility through soil testing and organic amendments.
Soil Testing for Lawns
Reviewed
Soil testing helps determine nutrient levels and pH, guiding effective lawn fertilization and ensuring healthy turf growth.
Phelps County Courthouse
New
Explore the history of Phelps County's courthouse, from its 1859 construction to Civil War use and later renovations.