Landscaping : publication
Learn how to identify and control aphids, scales, and mites to protect your garden plants from damage and common pest-related issues.
Denny Schrock
Department of Horticulture
Bricks in sand make an attractive, durable and pleasant outdoor paving (Figure 1). They are easy to install — the easiest to handle of all paving materials.
Develop an attractive and useful home landscape with this step-by-step approach. Learn principles to keep in mind, the uses of the three major landscape areas, and how to develop a plan with sketches in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Learn to select, plant, and care for trees and shrubs suited to your landscape, ensuring health and resilience in varying conditions.
Many gardeners view shade as a challenging situation for growing plants. While some plants do not grow well in low light, numerous others thrive under these conditions. The key is to discover which ones are adapted to the conditions in your yard or garden.
Discover the beauty of herbaceous ornamentals—annuals and perennials that add color, texture, and fragrance to your garden with easy-growing versatility
Learn simple, affordable techniques for propagating plants using cuttings, rooting media, and proper care to grow healthy new plants.
Christopher J. Starbuck
Department of Horticulture
Learn how to enhance lawn and landscape soils by improving structure, drainage, and fertility through soil testing and organic amendments.
David H. Trinklein
Horticulture State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences
Design a welcoming front yard that complements your home's style, enhances curb appeal, and guides visitors to your door.
Create a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape with thoughtful design, proper plant selection, and easy-to-care-for features that suit your space and lifestyle.
Editor’s note
Learn to grow and give back. The Missouri Master Gardener Program trains volunteers in research-based, sustainable home horticulture.
Chapter 11 of the Missouri Master Gardener Core Manual
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Tips on selecting broad-leaved evergreen plants for your landscape, from ideal soil conditions to winter care, enhancing year-round beauty and structure.
Discover how to select flowering trees that enhance your landscape with beauty and seasonal interest, including species like the flowering dogwood.
Learn how to select and care for needled evergreens, including pines, spruces, and firs, to enhance your landscape with year-round color and texture.
Learn how to select the perfect shade trees for your Midwest yard or landscape. Don't waste years on a bad landscape!
Check out some uncommon landscape trees that have a good chance for survival in the Missouri climate.
Trees properly selected and placed can add more in livability and value to your home. Visit our site to learn about tree placement on home grounds.
Learn water-saving techniques for gardening, from drought-tolerant plants to efficient irrigation methods, and create a sustainable, beautiful landscape.
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.