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

Justin R. Morris Vineyard Mechanization Symposium: Workshop Proceedings

New

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

Understanding and Preventing Freeze Damage in Vineyards: Workshop Proceedings

New

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

Safe Use, Storage and Disposal of Pesticides

Reviewed

Marie Steinwachs
Office of Waste Management

Pesticides are chemicals designed to kill or repel living things that are considered by humans to be pests. Pesticides include insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, fungicides, wood preservatives, molluscicides and disinfectants.

Ornamental Grasses

New

David H. Trinklein
Division of Plant Sciences

Growing Sweet Corn in Missouri

Revised

Sweet corn is a popular summer vegetable crop in Missouri that grows well in a wide range of soils. Learn what sweet corn varieties perform well in Missouri; how to fertilize, water and harvest it; and more in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

Landscaping Your Front Yard

Revised

Good landscape design makes the space useful. Is your front yard landscape inviting? Does it direct guests to your door? Learn the basic principles of designing a landscape and get tips on planning yours in this illustrated guide from MU Extension.

Irrigating Trees and Shrubs During Summer Drought

New

Christopher J. Starbuck
Division of Plant Sciences

Growing Sweet Potatoes in Missouri

New

Lewis W. Jett
Division of Plant Sciences

Eggplant Production

New

Learn how to grow eggplant. Cultivar selection, planting, fertilizing, staking, harvesting and insect pest management are all covered in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

Steps in Fertilizing Garden Soil: Vegetables and Annual Flowers

Revised

Learn how to ensure your garden soil has the nutrients plants need. Start with a soil test, fertilize according to the report, and follow the other steps outlined in this guide to enhance your soil’s fertility.

Pruning and Care of Shade Trees

Reviewed

Most established shade trees do not need to be pruned regularly. But yearly pruning during the first few years after planting can help a tree become established and develop a strong, attractive structure. Learn when and how to prune and problems you might

High Tunnel Tomato Production

New

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

Selecting Landscape Plants: Needled Evergreens

Reviewed

Needled evergreens are planted primarily because of their evergreen foliage. Visit our site for our Selecting Landscape Plants: Needled Evergreens resource.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Deciduous Shrubs

Reviewed

Christopher J. Starbuck
Department of Horticulture

Pesticides and the Environment

Reviewed

Fred Fishel
Department of Agronomy

Once a pesticide is introduced into the environment, whether through an application, a disposal or a spill, it is influenced by many processes. These processes determine a pesticide's persistence and movement, if any, and its ultimate fate.

Water-Efficient Gardening and Landscaping

Reviewed

Editor's note
Since this guide was printed and last reviewed, a note alerting readers to the invasive nature of amur honeysuckle has been added to this page.

Denny Schrock
Department of Horticulture

Temperature Effects on Storage of Greenhouse, Ornamental and Turf Pesticides

New

Fred Fishel
Department of Agronomy

Watermelon Bacterial Fruit Blotch

New

Lewis W. Jett
Department of Horticulture

Timothy P. Baker
Regional Horticulture Specialist
Dunklin County

Barbara Corwin
Department of Plant Pathology

Periodical Cicadas in Missouri

Reviewed

Bruce A. Barrett
Department of Entomology

Yard and Garden Care: How It Affects Your Health and Environment (Work Sheet)

New

Assess your yard and garden care with the help of this work sheet.

Yard and Garden Care: How It Affects Your Health and Environment (Fact Sheet)

New

If your home is like most, it is surrounded by lawns, gardens, shrubs and trees that require regular maintenance. This chapter examines the potential impact of yard and garden care on the environment and your health.

Fertilizing Shade Trees

Reviewed

The main reason for fertilizing shade trees is to maintain vigor so that plants will be able to resist environmental stresses & pests. Visit our site.

Pine Wilt: A Fatal Disease of Exotic Pines in the Midwest

New

Pine wilt has killed so many Scots pine trees in the Midwest that extension specialists no longer recommend planting it in the area. Learn what causes pine wilt, how it spreads and what you can do to manage it in this full-color guide from University of M

Interpreting Missouri Soil Test Reports

Reviewed

John A. Lory
Plant Science Unit and Commercial Agriculture Program

Peter Scharf and Manjula V. Nathan
Plant Science Unit

Building Brick Walks and Patios

Reviewed

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.

Individually, bricks are small and lightweight. A brick walk or patio can be installed piecemeal at leisure. Do not attempt too much at one time.

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