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Rules for Missouri Fourth-Class Cities - Page 20

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Outlines the disincorporation process for Missouri fourth-class cities, detailing petition requirements, election procedures, and trustee responsibilities.​

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Cover art for publication IPM1030

Management of Glyphosate-Resistant Waterhemp in Corn and Soybean

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Effective strategies for managing glyphosate-resistant waterhemp in corn and soybean fields, including herbicide rotation and preemergence treatments.

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Cover art for publication MG5

Vegetable Gardening

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Vegetable gardening is a rewarding activity that can provide fresh, flavorful produce. It also offers the benefits of exercise, fresh air and landscape beautification. Learn to grow your own vegetables so you can eat fresh and save on groceries.

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Your Child’s Health and BMI

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Learn how to interpret your child's BMI percentile and offers practical tips for promoting healthy eating, physical activity, and positive body image.​

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Cover art for publication MG9

Herbaceous Ornamentals

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Discover the beauty of herbaceous ornamentals—annuals and perennials that add color, texture, and fragrance to your garden with easy-growing versatility

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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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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 24

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Discover the sweet gum tree's glossy star-shaped leaves, symmetrical beauty, and unique ball-shaped fruit. Note: susceptible to bleeding canker disease.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 27

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Discover the characteristics of the white ash tree, including its growth rate, fall color, and considerations for planting in Missouri landscapes.

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Bald cypress tree.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 04

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Bald Cypress is a hardy tree known for its unique, feathery foliage and adaptability to wet soils. It's ideal for adding texture and resilience to landscapes.

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English oak tree.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 07

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Discover the characteristics and growth habits of English oak (Quercus robur), a fast-growing, resilient shade tree suitable for various landscapes.

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Green ash tree.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 10

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Green ash is a fast-growing, adaptable tree ideal for landscaping but is vulnerable to pests like the emerald ash borer.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 13

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The Japanese Pagoda Tree is a striking, medium-sized tree with white flowers and smooth bark, thriving in well-drained soil and providing excellent shade.

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Cover art for publication G6902

Low-Maintenance Landscaping

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Create a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape with thoughtful design, proper plant selection, and easy-to-care-for features that suit your space and lifestyle.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 16

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Discover the unique branching habit and growth characteristics of the popular pin oak shade tree.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 19

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River birch is a fast-growing, adaptable tree with attractive peeling bark, perfect for wet soils and offering shade and aesthetic appeal.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 22

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Learn about the Sugar Maple, a vibrant tree known for its fall color and maple syrup production, ideal for landscaping and adding beauty to your yard.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 25

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Trident maple is a compact, adaptable tree with vibrant fall color, thriving in various soils and urban environments. Ideal for smaller landscapes.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 28

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Learn about white oak's adaptability, soil preferences, and growth characteristics for choosing the ideal shade tree for your landscape.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Uncommon Trees for Specimen Plantings

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Check out some uncommon landscape trees that have a good chance for survival in the Missouri climate.

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Cover art for publication G7274

Aphids, Scales and Mites on Home Garden and Landscape Plants

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Learn how to identify and control aphids, scales, and mites to protect your garden plants from damage and common pest-related issues.

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American sycamore trees.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 02

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Discover the American sycamore, a fast-growing shade tree with distinctive bark, pest resistance, and adaptability to wet soil conditions.

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Black gum tree.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 05

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Learn about the black gum tree’s unique features, including its stunning fall color, adaptability to various landscapes, and benefits for wildlife.

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Ginko tree.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 08

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Discover the ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba), a resilient, medium-sized shade tree with unique fan-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow fall color.

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Cover art for publication G4364

Boron and Sulfur Fertilization on 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 11

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Honey locust trees are excellent shade providers with lacy foliage and minimal leaf litter. Improved thornless, podless varieties are recommended for planting.

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