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The right kinds of plants can improve your land's habitat and beauty, as well as your farm's profitability. This section shows you how to promote and manage beneficial native plant communities and to control the invasive plants that threaten habitat and crops.

Endangered Plant Management

Find out what you can do on your land to help Missouri's endangered plants. More

Invasive Plant Management

Invasive non-native plants, such as sericea lespedeza and Johnson grass, consume wildlife habitat and compete with crops. This section helps you identify and control more than 25 of the most common invasive plants in Missouri. More

Native Plant Management

Native plants can help you solve persistent soil and water conservation problems, improve wildlife habitat, increase farm productivity and add lasting beauty to your yard, acreage or farm. More

Nuisance Aquatic Plant Management

The purpose of this section is to help pond and lake owners solve their own water plant problems, using the same approach our biologists use. It will help you evaluate your pond or lake, identify the most common nuisance water plants in Missouri, and become familiar with aquatic-plant-control methods. More

Nuisance Plant Management

Sometimes our native plants, such as poison ivy and sumac, can become nuisances. Learn to control them here. More

Plant Diseases

Protect your forests, wildlife habitat and crops. Learn to identify and control or report common plant diseases. More

Prairie, Grassland and Field Management

Whether you're managing for wildlife or livestock, you can improve your grasslands for better recreation, aesthetics and profitability. More

Related Information

  • AquaguidesAquaguides are four-page technical sheets designed to quickly help landowners manage their ponds and related aquatic life. Browse and download all 27 guides.
  • Endangered Species in the Field Guide

    View biological information on all of Missouri's endangered species listed in the field guide.

  • Free Publications

    Our free publications help Missouri landowners, homeowners, teachers and students improve their acres, learn about animals and plants, enjoy more fishing and hunting, attract fun-to-watch wildlife with native plants and get involved in special programs. Download this form to browse or order dozens of free publications from MDC's distribution center. Note: you must be a Missouri resident to receive our free printed publications.

  • Forest ManagementTopics in this section help you learn how to manage and protect your land's forests and trees.
  • Invasive Species in the Field Guide

    View biological information on all the invasive species listed in the field guide.

  • Nuisance Species in the Field Guide

    Find the biological information on all of Missouri's nuisance species listed in the field guide.

  • Missouri Urban Trees

    This full-color, 60-page booklet in helps homeowners and communities choose the best trees for their growing situations, plant them in the right places and care for them over time. It includes lists of species that perform well in Missouri, including alternatives to ash trees, which are vulnerable to the emerald ash borer.

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