The following publications cover topics related to Commercial Horticulture. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.

Growing and Marketing Elderberries in Missouri

Revised

Patrick Byers
Regional horticulture specialist

Growing Herbs at Home

Reviewed

Reviewed by David Trinklein
Horticulture Extension State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences & Technology

Home Propagation of Houseplants

Reviewed

Reviewed by Dave Trinklein
Horticulture State Extension Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences & Technology

Plant pieces cut from a parent plant and rooted to form new plants are called “cuttings.” Use of cuttings is a simple, inexpensive way to multiply houseplants and garden plants.

Growing Asparagus in Missouri

Reviewed

Reviewed by David Trinklein
Horticulture Extension State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences & Technology

Drying Flowers and Foliage for Arrangements

Reviewed

Create distinctive indoor decorations by drying flowers and foliage. Air-drying, pressing, using dessicants, microwave oven-drying and freeze-drying methods plus preserving foliage with glycerin are covered in this illustrated MU Extension guide.

Growing Home Garden Tomatoes

Revised

Tomatoes are a popular home garden crop. They require little area, bear repeatedly, are easy to grow and have many culinary uses. Learn about various varieties and get tips for growing tomatoes in this guide.

Forcing Bulbs for Indoor Bloom

Reviewed

Revised by David Trinklein
Horticulture Extension State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences & Technology

Lawn and Garden Soil Test Interpretations and Fertilizer Recommendation Guide

Reviewed

Eliminate the guesswork of providing nutrients for plant growth and avoid potentially environmentally harmful fertilizer applications by having your home lawn and garden soil tested. Learn the methods used by the MU Soil and Plant Testing in this guide.

Soil Testing in Missouri

Reviewed

Find out how fertile your garden or lawn soil is with a soil test. Results estimate the ability of soil to supply plant nutrients or support plant growth. Learn the process of taking a soil sample and the tools necessary to do so in this guide.

Home Fruit Production: Peach and Nectarine Culture

Revised

Peach and nectarine trees require considerable care, so cultivars must be carefully selected. Get tips for growing these fruits — including how many trees to plant, how to train and prune them, and how much to water them — in this guide.

Boxelder Bug

Reviewed

Richard Houseman
State entomology extension specialist

Bruce Barrett
State entomology extension specialist

Caterpillars in Your Yard and Garden

Reviewed

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.

Least-Toxic Control Methods to Manage Indoor Plant Pests

Reviewed

This publication discusses some of the least-toxic control options you can use for pests of houseplants, home greenhouses and interior plantscapes.

Twig Girdler and Twig Pruner

Reviewed

Twig Girdler and Twig Pruner are long-horned beetle species that attack numerous types of valuable trees. Visit our website to learn more.

Missouri Farm Labor Guide

Revised

Learn good human resource practices related to employee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training and termination that your farm or agribusiness can use.

Controlling Voles in Horticulture Plantings and Orchards in Missouri

Reviewed

Three species of voles occur in the state: the pine or woodland vole (Microtus pinetorum), the meadow vole (Microtus pennsylvanicus) and the prairie vole (Microtus ochrogatser). Voles are small, weighing 1 to 2 ounces as adults.

Using NRCS Technical and Financial Assistance for Agroforestry and Woody Crop Establishment Through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

Revised

Learn how to access EQIP technical and financial assistance for alley cropping, multistory cropping, riparian buffer, silvopasture and windbreak practices.

Grass Clippings, Compost and Mulch: Questions and Answers

Reviewed

Yard waste is valuable landscape resource. Visit our site for our Grass Clippings, Compost and Mulch: Questions and Answers resource.

Calibrating Sprayers and Spreaders for Athletic Fields and Golf Courses

Reviewed

Reviewed by Manoj Chhetri
MU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist

Brad S. Fresenburg and Erik H. Ervin
Department of Horticulture

Caring for Flooded Lawns

Reviewed

Reviewed by Manoj Chhetri
MU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist

Karen Kerkhoff
Area Horticulture Specialist

David D. Minner
State Turfgrass Specialist, Department of Horticulture

Managing Nematodes in Gardens

Reviewed

Revised by Kaitlyn Bissonnette
MU Extension Plant Nematology Lab

Revised by Robert Heinz
MU Extension Plant Nematology Lab

Melissa Goellner Mitchum
Division of Plant Sciences and Bond Life Sciences Center

Pollinating Fruit Crops

Reviewed

Michele R. Warmund
Department of Horticulture

Home Fruit Production: Grape Culture

Reviewed

Grapes are sturdy plants that withstand drought and can succeed even in rocky, infertile soils. Grape vines can remain productive for 20 to 30 years. Learn how to landscape with grapes, from choosing cultivars to harvesting the fruit, in the University of

Pruning Raspberries, Blackberries and Gooseberries

Reviewed

Michele Warmund
Fruit State Specialist
Division of Plant Sciences

Growing Pecans in Missouri

Revised

Pecan is a large, beautiful tree that produces bountiful crops of delicious nuts. Visit our site to learn about Growing Pecans in Missouri.

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