Mizzou Botanic Garden

Our Landscape Services team was hard at work today planting new greenery across campus! With everything in bloom, it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy a walk! 🚶‍♂️🌺

Back in February, Landscape Services conducted a controlled burn near the east side of campus to restore the area and encourage new plant growth.

SWIPE to see the transformation, the field is thriving and looking better than ever! 🌱

Plant of the Week: Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) 🌳

Known for its iconic, fragrant white flowers, the Southern Magnolia blooms from May through mid-June, producing stunning blossoms that can reach up to 12 inches across. After flowering, the tree develops large, cone-like fruits that reveal bright red seeds in late summer and fall. This semi-evergreen tree can grow 60–80 feet tall with a spread of 30–50 feet, making it a striking landscape addition. Common varieties include ‘Edith Bogue’ and ‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty.’

🎉 We want to congratulate Blair Crosby on 15 years with Landscape Services! Throughout his years with the team, Blair has played an important role in helping keep our campus beautiful through his hard work and dedication. He continues to be a valued member of the team, and we greatly appreciate everything he does for MUBG!

Happy National Pollinator’s Month! Our campus is home to many important pollinators, including the bees and butterflies featured in these photos! 🐝 🦋

Congratulations to Jenna Sommer, Assistant Director of Horticulture, for successfully completing the Certified Grounds Manager (CGM) Program, one of the green industry’s premier professional development programs. She is the 197th grounds management professional nationwide to earn this certification.

This achievement also marks a historic milestone for Mizzou, which is now the only university in the country to currently have three Certified Grounds Managers on staff.