Horticulture and gardening : publication
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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.
Learn how to plan, start, and maintain a successful community garden with tips on organizing, site selection, funding, and long-term management.
It is preferable to know the nutrient content of your compost material. Based on the compost analysis you can decrease the amount of fertilizer needed. Complete and submit this form along with your compost samples for analysis.
Learn about key considerations for selecting grow lights for use in indoor hydroponic systems.
Learn to manage vole damage in Missouri's horticultural plantings and orchards with effective control strategies for these small mammals.
Learn how to make a butterfly garden, get some fun facts and tips about butterflies, and see two example butterfly gardens in this colorful two-page guide.
See the steps and examples you can follow to develop enterprise budgets, create a cashflow plan and estimate economic indicators for agroforestry practices.
This testing is intended to analyze nutrients and metals in the soil in your growing environment. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
Flowering perennials persist from year to year and are suitable in a flower border shared with annual plants or grouped in special plantings. Learn about some major perennials and their important characteristics and cultural preferences in this guide.
Testing greenhouse media provides an assessment of the material to adequately provide plant nutrients and provide a good rooting environment. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
Patrick Byers
Regional horticulture specialist
Editor's noteThis page currently contains only the introductory section of this guide. For the entire text, please download the PDF.Ron Revord, Michael Gold, Nicholas Meier, Bryan Webber, Ken Hunt and Michele Warmund
Cultivating shiitake mushrooms represents an opportunity to utilize healthy low-grade and small-diameter trees thinned from woodlots as well as healthy branch-wood cut from the tops of harvested saw-timber trees. When the mushrooms are collected and marketed, the result is a relatively short-term…
Sunflowers are an easy, fast growing flower that can add much fun to the garden. Learn about common varieties and how to grow them in this one-page guide.
Learn to build compost bins using wire mesh or snow fencing. Includes materials, tools, and step-by-step instructions for effective composting.
This testing is intended to analyze the nutrient composition of your soil. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
This publication is designed to be a useful reference for diagnosticians, turfgrass managers, industry representatives and others who want to learn how to diagnose and manage common turfgrass diseases caused by plant pathogenic fungi.
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available only as a downloadable PDF.
Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Making seed tapes is a great winter activity that makes for quick planting during gardening season. Learn how in this one-page guide.
Learn to identify and control nuisance aquatic vegetation in Missouri ponds and lakes, ensuring optimal conditions for aquaculture and fisheries.
Manure testing is necessary to make optimum use of manure, which is a valuable source of nutrients for crops and improves soil productivity, while protecting water resources. Complete and submit this form along with your manure samples.
Learn to grow and give back. The Missouri Master Gardener Program trains volunteers in research-based, sustainable home horticulture.
Learn essential safety practices for operating a chain saw, including proper gear, maintenance, and cutting techniques to prevent accidents.
When submitting a sample to the lab, this sample information form should be filled out accurately for the lab to properly interpret the plant analysis. Send the original form with the plant samples.
To understand why plants respond as they do to natural influences, gardeners must understand their structure and how they grow. Visit our site to learn more.
Identify and manage poison ivy with tips on recognition, safe removal methods, and herbicide options to prevent skin irritation and regrowth.
This testing focuses specifically on measuring nitrogen levels in soil samples for a variety of uses and functions. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
To have your soil analyzed, complete and submit this form along with your field crop samples.
Missouri homeowners and small-business owners can have the soil in their vegetable garden, flower garden or lawn analyzed by the MU Soil and Plant Testing Lab using this form. Be sure to mention specific crops being grown, if applicable.
Discover essential information on soil properties, plant nutrition, and effective nutrient management techniques to enhance your gardening success.
Grow new plants with cuttings from existing ones. Learn how to take a cutting and create an environment in which it can develop roots in this 2-page guide.
Learn how to plant and harvest easy-to-grow flowers and how to arrange them in a vase in this colorful two-page guide.
Reviewed by Robert A. Pierce IIExtension Fisheries and Wildlife SpecialistReviewed by David BruneProfessor, Plant Sciences and TechnologyL. SwannIllinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program, Purdue University
Learn to manage turfgrass insect pests through integrated pest management, combining cultural practices with minimal pesticide use.
Bacterial fruit blotch causes dark green blotches on watermelons, leading to rind rupture and decay; manage with clean seeds and sanitation.
Winter sowing is a method of starting seeds in late winter for spring transplanting. Learn what plants you can winter sow and how in this one-page guide.
Discover sustainable yard care practices to safeguard health and the environment, covering soil testing, composting, and water conservation.
Assess how your yard and garden care practices impact your health and the environment. Use this worksheet to identify risks and plan improvements.