The following publications cover topics related to Commercial Horticulture. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Small Acreage Business Planning in Missouri
New
Learn why business planning around marketing, assets and profitability is important for launching a successful small acreage enterprise. Be sure to envision your goals as you consider enterprises.
Regulations for Selling Safe Canned Foods in Missouri — Fact Sheet
Revised
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Soil Nitrogen Test Information Form
Revised
This testing focuses specifically on measuring nitrogen levels in soil samples for a variety of uses and functions. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
Home Storage of Fruits and Vegetables in Root Cellars
Reviewed
Use this chart as a quick reference. For more detailed information about constructing and using a root cellar, check the references listed.
Selecting Landscape Plants: Ornamental Vines
Revised
Enhance your landscape with ornamental vines that provide privacy, soften structures, and add seasonal interest. Learn selection, support, and care tips.
Disease Prevention in Home Vegetable Gardens
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Reduce the chances of disease in your home vegetable garden through a combination of proven prevention methods, including sanitation; cultural, physical and biological practices; staking; and solarization. Learn how in this University of Missouri Extensio
Market Channels for Locally Raised Foods
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Sell Missouri vegetables via CSAs; U-pick sales; on-farm, roadside, farmers markets; co-ops; wholesale auctions; restaurants, institutions, supermarkets.
Turfgrass Disease Control
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Protecting Water Quality During Lawn Establishment and Renovation
Reviewed
Establishing a healthy lawn enhances your landscape and benefits the environment. Learn best practices to protect water quality during lawn establishment.
Establishment and Care of Zoysiagrass Lawns
Reviewed
Guide to establishing and maintaining zoysiagrass lawns, covering planting methods, soil prep, and care tips for a healthy, low-maintenance turf.
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.
Bermudagrass for Athletic Fields
Reviewed
Bermudagrass offers a durable turf solution for athletic fields facing challenges with cool-season grasses due to limited irrigation and heavy use.
Pecan Pest Management: Insects and Diseases
Reviewed
This guide details pecan insect pests and diseases that can cause economic losses to Missouri producers.
Grasses in Shade: Establishing and Maintaining Lawns in Low Light
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Learn how to establish and maintain healthy lawns in shaded areas, including grass selection, tree pruning, and proper lawn care techniques.
Cool-Season Grass Cultivars for Athletic Fields
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This guide provides turfgrass recommendations for athletic fields, emphasizing irrigation, traffic-tolerant cultivars, and effective seeding methods.
Identification and Management of Turfgrass Diseases
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This publication is designed to be a useful reference for diagnosticians, turfgrass managers, industry representatives and others who want to learn how to diagnose and manage common turfgrass diseases caused by plant pathogenic fungi.
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.
Controlling Nuisance Moles
Reviewed
Moles often are a nuisance and can harm your plants. Visit our site to learn about Controlling Nuisance Moles.
Armadillos in Missouri: Techniques to Prevent and Control Damage
Reviewed
Armadillos are becoming more common in Missouri. Visit our site for our Armadillos in Missouri: Techniques to Prevent and Control Damage resource.
Adding Value in Agriculture, Food and Forestry
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See 7 ways to add value to farm commodities or products, and learn how to turn a value-added agriculture idea into a business that can increase farm income.
Introduction to Local Food Systems
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Learn how to create rural and urban local food systems that are profitable and sustainable, connect farms to consumers and support the community and economy.
Budding
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Budding is a grafting technique where a single bud is inserted into a plant stock, often used to propagate fruit trees and ornamental plants. The best time is in fall.
Grafting
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Grafting is the act of joining two plants together and is a way to change a large tree from an old to a new variety. Visit our site to learn more.