The following publications cover topics related to Commercial Horticulture. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
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.
Seasonal Apiary Management for Missouri
Revised
Learn how to establish, manage and maintain beehives to foster healthy bees and produce surplus honey to use or sell. Flowering periods for Missouri honey plants are included in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Establishment and Care of Woody Ornamentals
Reviewed $10
Learn to select, plant, and care for trees and shrubs suited to your landscape, ensuring health and resilience in varying conditions.
Vegetable Planting Calendar
Reviewed
Plant a vegetable garden to save on your family food bill and promote good dietary habits. The tables in this guide help Missourians plan what to plant, when to plant and how much of each vegetable to plant.
Tree and Shrub Pests Around the Home: Symptoms, Signs and Control
Revised $10
Learn to identify common insect and mite infestation on nearly 100 trees and shrubs and their potential treatments with the help of the University of Missouri Extension publication.
Landscape Plantings for Energy Savings
Reviewed
This publication offers strategies for using landscape plantings to reduce home energy consumption. It covers the benefits of windbreaks, shade trees, and vegetation placement to enhance energy efficiency.
Shopping Safely at Farmers Markets — Leader’s Guide
New
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Food Labeling for Missouri Food Producers and Processors — Fact Sheet
New
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Shopping Safely at Farmers Markets — Fact Sheet
New
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Biological Pest Control
New
Integrated pest management (IPM) uses safe, cost-effective strategies like cultural practices, natural enemies, and selective pesticide use to control pests.
Understanding the Pesticide Label
Reviewed
Learn how to interpret pesticide labels for safe application and compliance with regulations.
Turfgrass Disease Identification Form
Reviewed
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Establishment and Care of Buffalograss Lawns
Reviewed
Establish a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant buffalograss lawn with expert guidance on planting, care, and cultivar selection.
Turfgrass Insects
Revised
Learn to manage turfgrass insect pests through integrated pest management, combining cultural practices with minimal pesticide use.
Care of Flowering Potted Plants
Reviewed
Learn how to care for flowering potted plants like African violets and amaryllis, including watering, light, humidity, and reblooming tips.
Raised-Bed Gardening
Revised
Raised-bed gardening enhances soil drainage and root health, offers customizable design options and extends the growing season for better yields.
Selecting Landscape Plants: Broad-leaved Evergreens
Reviewed
Tips on selecting broad-leaved evergreen plants for your landscape, from ideal soil conditions to winter care, enhancing year-round beauty and structure.
Wildflowers in the Home Landscape
Reviewed
Learn how to design, locate and care for a wildflower garden; and what wildflowers suitable for shaded or sunny locations in Missouri. Tips on collecting native plant seeds and other propagation methods are included in this MU Extension guide.
From Seed to Harvest and Beyond: Garden Journal and Calendar
New $30
Our Missouri garden journal is also a how-to guide and information resource. It provides a place to organize gardening info, plans and notes. Gift it to the gardeners in your life. If you are a Master Gardener, treat yourself.
Garden 'n Grow: Gardener's Notebook
Reviewed $20
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available for purchase or as a downloadable PDF.
Midwest Vineyard Labor Calendar
New
Editor's note
The link to the Domoto reference was updated on 1/23/15.
Preparations for Successful Vineyard Mechanization
New
Explore key steps in designing vineyards for mechanization, focusing on site selection, equipment compatibility, and efficient layout planning.
Proceedings of the Symposium on Establishing and Managing Vineyards to Meet or Exceed Winery Expectations
New
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Missouri Master Gardener Core Manual
New $40
Editor’s note