Natures Advocate Articles

Wrapping the trunks of small trees in your yard (PDF)

Planting trees in the fall (PDF)

Fall foliage in the Ozarks: A few of my favorite trees (PDF)

A few challenges of growing roses (PDF)

Starting wildflower seeds can be difficult (PDF)

Early blooming trees for woodland gardens (PDF)

Importance of habitat restoration (PDF)

Three common thistles identification: The key to control (PDF)

It's time to plant your tomatoes indoors! (PDF)

Reasons for raised bed gardening (PDF)

Plant a patch of pansies for long lasting fall color through fall (PDF)

What is this weed that is taking over my lawn this spring? (PDF)

The tree known around the world (PDF)

Preparing a vegetable and her container garden (PDF)

May wildflower appreciation (PDF)

Heuchera: a great garden perennial for the Ozarks (PDF)

Consider the cold frame (PDF)

Two beautiful native Lobelias for moist woodland gardens (PDF)

A new fly pest of fruit crops in Missouri (PDF)

Wildflower ID along the Dieble and Acorn Trails in Rolla (PDF)

Victorian inspired Ozark herb wheel garden (PDF)

Trailing petunias: Perfect for hanging baskets (PDF)

Ways to control squash bug damage in zucchini plants (PDF)

Creating the right garden environment for growing rhododendrons in Missouri (PDF)

Powdery mildew control and prevention (PDF)

Gardening with tropical bulbs: allocasia and colocasia (PDF)

Fall gardening season starts now (PDF)

Don't plant under a black walnut tree with any other plants but these (PDF)

Blossom end rot (PDF)

Aureolaria grandiflora: investigation of this fascinating parasitic wildflower (PDF)

Have you heard of asters yellows disease? (PDF)

Tomatoes, cool rainy weather, and late blight the perfect storm (PDF)

Armadillos as unwanted garden pests (PDF)

Plants to plant for hummingbirds (PDF)

Making plans for backyard fruit (PDF)

Time for dormant oil application to fruit trees (PDF)