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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 23

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Swamp white oak is a durable, fast-growing shade tree that thrives in wet soils. Known for its resistance to pests, it provides excellent shade and fall color.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 26

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Discover the tulip tree's features, including its height, growth habits, and ideal planting conditions for a beautiful and sustainable landscape addition.

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The Bagworm in Missouri

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Bruce A. Barrett
Department of Entomology

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Soil Testing for Lawns

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Soil testing helps determine nutrient levels and pH, guiding effective lawn fertilization and ensuring healthy turf growth.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 29

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Discover the unique beauty of yellowwood trees, featuring fragrant white flowers and a rounded form, ideal for diverse landscapes.

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Amur maple tree.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 03

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Amur maple is a versatile, small deciduous tree with vibrant fall color. It adapts well to various soils, offering resistance to pests and urban conditions.

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Mulches

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Christopher J. Starbuck
Department of Horticulture

Mulches provide many benefits to plants. Benefits vary with the material used, the type of soil, the kind of plant and the cultural practices used. Mulches also may be used to make landscapes more attractive and usable and to reduce the amount of maintenance work (Figures 1a to 1c).

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Bur oak tree.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 06

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Bur oak is a hardy, slow-growing shade tree with broad leaves, deep roots, and drought tolerance, making it ideal for various landscape conditions.

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Golden-rain tree.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 09

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Learn about the Golden-rain tree, its ornamental value, and how it thrives in a variety of landscapes, offering both beauty and environmental benefits.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 12

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Learn about the Horse Chestnut tree, its distinctive features, growth habits, and ideal planting conditions to enhance your landscape with shade and beauty.

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Phosphorus Management for Drill-Seeded Rice

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David Dunn
Soil Testing Laboratory
MU Delta Research Center

Gene Stevens
Plant Sciences
Delta Research Center

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 15

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Norway maple is a fast-growing shade tree with broad, dense leaves. It thrives in various soil types and is commonly used in urban areas for its durability.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 18

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Red Oak is a sturdy, fast-growing shade tree, known for its strength, fall color, and adaptability to a variety of soil conditions.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 21

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Silver maple is a fast-growing tree ideal for moist soils, providing quick shade but known for suffering storm damage and interfering with sewers or sidewalks.

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Cover art for publication GH6202

When a Child's Parent Is Incarcerated

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Help children cope with an incarcerated parent through honesty, open communication, and support. Learn how to navigate this challenging situation.

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Tips for School Success: Common Questions for Grandparents

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Tanja Rothrauff
Graduate student
Human Development and Family Studies

Reviewed by Megan Roodhouse
Human Development and Family Studies
and Brian Bowles
ParentLink

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Missouri Bobwhite Quail Habitat Appraisal Guide

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The Missouri Bobwhite Quail Habitat Appraisal Guide helps landowners assess and improve their property's potential to support bobwhite quail populations.

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Grandparents as Caregivers — Common Questions

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Learn how grandparents can navigate caregiving challenges, manage stress, find support, and build positive relationships with grandchildren.

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Making Time for Family: Balancing Media Consumption - Common Questions for Parents and Grandparents

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Explore practical strategies for families to balance media use and foster meaningful connections through intentional activities and mindful media choices.​

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Helpful Tips for Grandparents and Caregivers: Talking With Young People About Sex

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Veronica Stovall
Center on Adolescent Sexuality, Pregnancy and Parenting

Talking with young people about sex can be uncomfortable and difficult at times. But it is important that you establish yourself as a trusted source of reliable information for the child in your care. Here are some valuable tips for talking about sexuality with your young person.

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Important Missouri Laws: A Guide for New Residents

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This publication provides essential information on Missouri laws for new residents, covering topics such as driving, housing, employment, and health.

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Ice and Freeze Damage to Ornamental and Fruit Trees: Implications and Remediation

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Chris Starbuck and Michele Warmund
Division of Plant Sciences

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Integrated Pest Management in Missouri’s Green Industries

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Learn pest control strategies for Missouri’s green industries using monitoring, thresholds, and eco-friendly tactics that reduce pesticide use.

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Justin R. Morris Vineyard Mechanization Symposium: Workshop Proceedings

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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

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Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Fifth Edition Manual E-book

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Editor’s note
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