The following publications cover topics related to Commercial Horticulture. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Spring Flowering Bulbs: Daffodils
Reviewed
Daffodils are vibrant, low-maintenance spring flowers that thrive in well-drained soil and sunlight, offering lasting garden beauty.
Summer Flowering Bulbs: Gladiolus
Revised
Gladiolus, commonly known as 'glads,' are prized for their vibrant colors and are ideal for cut flower arrangements.
High Tunnel Melon and Watermelon Production
Revised
High tunnels extend the growing season and shield melons and watermelons from pests and weather extremes. This guide offers detailed cultivation practices.
Growing Herbs at Home
Reviewed
Home Propagation of Houseplants
Reviewed
Plant pieces cut from a parent plant and rooted to form new plants are called “cuttings.” Use of cuttings is a simple, inexpensive way to multiply houseplants and garden plants.
Growing Asparagus in Missouri
Reviewed
Growing asparagus in Missouri requires selecting a well-drained site, choosing suitable varieties, and proper planting techniques.
Drying Flowers and Foliage for Arrangements
Reviewed
Create distinctive indoor decorations by drying flowers and foliage. Air-drying, pressing, using dessicants, microwave oven-drying and freeze-drying methods plus preserving foliage with glycerin are covered in this illustrated MU Extension guide.
Growing Home Garden Tomatoes
Revised
Tomatoes are a popular home garden crop. They require little area, bear repeatedly, are easy to grow and have many culinary uses. Learn about various varieties and get tips for growing tomatoes in this guide.
Forcing Bulbs for Indoor Bloom
Reviewed
Forcing bulbs indoors brings spring color to your home during winter. Learn how to select, chill, and pot bulbs like daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths.
Lawn and Garden Soil Test Interpretations and Fertilizer Recommendation Guide
Reviewed
Eliminate the guesswork of providing nutrients for plant growth and avoid potentially environmentally harmful fertilizer applications by having your home lawn and garden soil tested. Learn the methods used by the MU Soil and Plant Testing in this guide.
Soil Testing in Missouri
Reviewed
Find out how fertile your garden or lawn soil is with a soil test. Results estimate the ability of soil to supply plant nutrients or support plant growth. Learn the process of taking a soil sample and the tools necessary to do so in this guide.
Boxelder Bug
Reviewed
Boxelder bugs are black and red insects that may enter homes in fall. They don't cause damage but can be a nuisance. Control includes sealing entry points and removing host trees.
Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden
Reviewed
Caterpillars are some of the most easily observed insects in backyards and gardens. Learn to identify them so you will know what type of butterflies or moths they will turn into.
Least-Toxic Control Methods to Manage Indoor Plant Pests
Reviewed
Learn safe and effective ways to manage indoor plant pests using natural, mechanical, and low-toxicity treatments that protect both plants and the environment
Twig Girdler and Twig Pruner
Reviewed
Twig Girdler and Twig Pruner are long-horned beetle species that attack numerous types of valuable trees. Visit our website to learn more.
Home Fruit Production: Peach and Nectarine Culture
Revised
This guide offers practical advice on selecting, planting, and maintaining peach and nectarine trees for optimal fruit production.
Controlling Voles in Horticulture Plantings and Orchards in Missouri
Reviewed
Learn to manage vole damage in Missouri's horticultural plantings and orchards with effective control strategies for these small mammals.
Using NRCS Technical and Financial Assistance for Agroforestry and Woody Crop Establishment Through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Revised
Learn how to access EQIP technical and financial assistance for alley cropping, multistory cropping, riparian buffer, silvopasture and windbreak practices.
Caring for Flooded Lawns
Reviewed
Grass Clippings, Compost and Mulch: Questions and Answers
Reviewed
Yard waste is valuable landscape resource. Visit our site for our Grass Clippings, Compost and Mulch: Questions and Answers resource.
Calibrating Sprayers and Spreaders for Athletic Fields and Golf Courses
Reviewed
Guidance on accurately calibrating sprayers and spreaders for effective turf pest control on athletic fields and golf courses.
Pollinating Fruit Crops
Reviewed
Home Fruit Production: Grape Culture
Reviewed
This publication provides comprehensive guidance on grape cultivation, including cultivar selection, planting, and care practices.