The following publications cover topics related to Commercial Horticulture. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Turfgrass Disease Control
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Protecting Water Quality During Lawn Establishment and Renovation
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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
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Guide to establishing and maintaining zoysiagrass lawns, covering planting methods, soil prep, and care tips for a healthy, low-maintenance turf.
Natural Lawn Care
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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
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Bermudagrass offers a durable turf solution for athletic fields facing challenges with cool-season grasses due to limited irrigation and heavy use.
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.
Pecan Pest Management: Insects and Diseases
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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.
Selecting Landscape Plants: Flowering Trees
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Discover how to select flowering trees that enhance your landscape with beauty and seasonal interest, including species like the flowering dogwood.
Managing Raccoon Problems in Missouri
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Raccoons have adapted to urban areas, causing damage to property and posing health risks. Learn how to manage and prevent raccoon problems.
Controlling Nuisance Moles
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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
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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.
Growing Black Walnut for Nut Production: Orchard Establishment and Early Management
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Eastern black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) produce high-valued hardwood products and distinctively flavored, highly nutritious, edible kernels.
Gardening in the Shade
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Many gardeners view shade as a challenging situation for growing plants. While some plants do not grow well in low light, numerous others thrive under these conditions. The key is to discover which ones are adapted to the conditions in your yard or garden.
Making and Using Compost
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Making compost transforms garden waste into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner, enhancing soil structure and fertility while reducing landfill use.
Building and Using Hotbeds and Cold Frames
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A coldframe is a protected plant bed & a hot bed is basically a heated coldframe. Visit our site to learn about Building and Using Hotbeds and Cold Frames.
Pruning Ornamental Shrubs
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Learn effective techniques for pruning ornamental shrubs, including timing, tool selection, and maintenance tips to promote healthy plant growth.
Flowering Perennials: Characteristics and Culture
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Flowering perennials persist from year to year and are suitable in a flower border shared with annual plants or grouped in special plantings. Learn about some major perennials and their important characteristics and cultural preferences in this guide.
Growing Azaleas and Rhododendrons
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Discover essential tips for selecting, planting, and caring for azaleas and rhododendrons in Missouri's challenging climate.