The following publications cover topics related to Commercial Horticulture. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Aphids, Scales and Mites on Home Garden and Landscape Plants
Revised
Piercing-sucking pests such as aphids, scales and mites are commonly found on home garden and landscape plants. Learn how to identify and control them in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees
Revised
Learn how to select the perfect shade trees for your Midwest yard or landscape. Don't waste years on a bad landscape!
Justin R. Morris Vineyard Mechanization Symposium: Workshop Proceedings
New
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Understanding and Preventing Freeze Damage in Vineyards: Workshop Proceedings
New
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Safe Use, Storage and Disposal of Pesticides
Reviewed
Pesticides are chemicals designed to kill or repel living things that are considered by humans to be pests. Pesticides include insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, fungicides, wood preservatives, molluscicides and disinfectants.
Growing Sweet Corn in Missouri
Revised
Sweet corn is a popular summer vegetable crop in Missouri that grows well in a wide range of soils. Learn what sweet corn varieties perform well in Missouri; how to fertilize, water and harvest it; and more in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Ornamental Grasses
New
Discover the beauty of ornamental grasses—vigorous, low-maintenance plants that add color, form, and texture to your garden, thriving in various conditions.
Landscaping Your Front Yard
Revised
Good landscape design makes the space useful. Is your front yard landscape inviting? Does it direct guests to your door? Learn the basic principles of designing a landscape and get tips on planning yours in this illustrated guide from MU Extension.
Eggplant Production
New
Learn how to grow eggplant. Cultivar selection, planting, fertilizing, staking, harvesting and insect pest management are all covered in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Steps in Fertilizing Garden Soil: Vegetables and Annual Flowers
Revised
Learn how to ensure your garden soil has the nutrients plants need. Start with a soil test, fertilize according to the report, and follow the other steps outlined in this guide to enhance your soil’s fertility.
Pruning and Care of Shade Trees
Reviewed
Most established shade trees do not need to be pruned regularly. But yearly pruning during the first few years after planting can help a tree become established and develop a strong, attractive structure. Learn when and how to prune and problems you might
High Tunnel Tomato Production
New
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Selecting Landscape Plants: Needled Evergreens
Reviewed
Learn how to select and care for needled evergreens, including pines, spruces, and firs, to enhance your landscape with year-round color and texture.
Pesticides and the Environment
Reviewed
Once a pesticide is introduced into the environment, whether through an application, a disposal or a spill, it is influenced by many processes. These processes determine a pesticide's persistence and movement, if any, and its ultimate fate.
Water-Efficient Gardening and Landscaping
Reviewed
Learn water-saving techniques for gardening, from drought-tolerant plants to efficient irrigation methods, and create a sustainable, beautiful landscape.
Periodical Cicadas in Missouri
Reviewed
Yard and Garden Care: How It Affects Your Health and Environment (Fact Sheet)
New
If your home is like most, it is surrounded by lawns, gardens, shrubs and trees that require regular maintenance. This chapter examines the potential impact of yard and garden care on the environment and your health.
Yard and Garden Care: How It Affects Your Health and Environment (Work Sheet)
New
Assess how your yard and garden care practices impact your health and the environment. Use this worksheet to identify risks and plan improvements.
Fertilizing Shade Trees
Reviewed
The main reason for fertilizing shade trees is to maintain vigor so that plants will be able to resist environmental stresses & pests. Visit our site.