The following publications cover topics related to Commercial Horticulture. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Pruning and Care of Shade Trees
Reviewed
Yearly pruning during the first few years can help a tree become established and strong. Learn when and how to prune and problems you might encounter.
Low-Maintenance Landscaping
Reviewed
Create a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape with thoughtful design, proper plant selection, and easy-to-care-for features that suit your space and lifestyle.
Steps in Fertilizing Garden Soil: Vegetables and Annual Flowers
Reviewed
Learn how to test soil, apply fertilizers, and maintain nutrient levels for healthy vegetable and flower gardens.
Making and Using Compost
Reviewed
Making compost transforms garden waste into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner, enhancing soil structure and fertility while reducing landfill use.
Growing Azaleas and Rhododendrons
Reviewed
Discover essential tips for selecting, planting, and caring for azaleas and rhododendrons in Missouri's challenging climate.
Roses: Selecting and Planting
Reviewed
Roses are well adapted to many different environmental conditions. They are useful as landscape plants and prized as cut flowers.
Caring for Flooded Lawns
Reviewed
Once the flood waters have receded and the homes are recovered, it will be time to clean up the yard.
Home Propagation of Houseplants
Reviewed
Plant pieces cut from a parent plant and rooted to form new plants are called “cuttings.” Use of them is a simple, inexpensive way to multiply houseplants.
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.
Watering and Fertilizing Tomatoes in a High Tunnel
Reviewed
Proper watering and fertilization are essential for tomatoes in a high tunnel. High tunnels keep out natural rainfall, so timely irrigation is necessary.
Growing Sweet Corn in Missouri
Reviewed
Sweet corn is a popular summer vegetable crop in Missouri that grows well in a wide range of soils.
Home Fruit Production: Grape Training Systems
Reviewed
Pruning is one of the most neglected practices in home plantings of grapes. Learn more with our Home Fruit Production: Grape Training Systems guide.
Home Fruit Production: Strawberry Cultivars and Their Culture
Reviewed
This guide offers practical advice on selecting, planting, and maintaining strawberry cultivars suited for Missouri's climate.
Managing Nematodes in Gardens
Reviewed
Learn how to identify and manage nematodes in your garden with effective strategies to protect plants and improve garden health.
Fresh Market Tomatoes
Reviewed
Discover essential guidelines for profitable tomato production in Missouri, including site selection, soil improvement, and marketing strategies.
Pollinating Fruit Crops
Reviewed
Each fruit crop has distinct requirements for pollination. To ensure that fruit sets, the pollination requirement should be evaluated before planting.
Home Fruit Production: Grape Culture
Reviewed
This publication provides comprehensive guidance on grape cultivation, including cultivar selection, planting, and care practices.
Disease Prevention in Home Vegetable Gardens
Reviewed
Reduce disease in your garden through prevention methods, including sanitation; cultural, physical and biological practices; staking; and solarization.
Vegetable Harvest and Storage
Reviewed
Learn how to properly harvest and store various vegetables to ensure optimal quality and shelf life.
Growing Sweet Potatoes in Missouri
Reviewed
Sweet potatoes are an excellent vegetable crop to include in the field or garden in Missouri.
Fruit Spray Schedules for the Homeowner
Reviewed
This guide provides seasonal spray schedules for common fruits, helping homeowners manage pests and diseases for healthier harvests.
Poison Ivy: Identification and Control
Reviewed
Identify and manage poison ivy with tips on recognition, safe removal methods, and herbicide options to prevent skin irritation and regrowth.
Insect Borers of Fruit Trees
Reviewed
Learn about insect borers that affect fruit trees, including their biology, the damage they cause, and effective control methods to protect your orchard.
Hydroponic Nutrient Solutions
New
This publication explains how to manage hydroponic nutrient solutions and shows how water quality parameters affect nutrient availability and plant uptake.
Farmers Guide to the H-2A Visa Program
Revised
This guide to the H-2A Agricultural Guest Worker Program details eligibility, application steps, and resources for Missouri agricultural employers.