We can’t stop watering just because December is here and winter is on its way. Plants in the ground – especially newly planted trees, shrubs, and perennials – need the equivalent of one inch of precipitation per month. If we have a dry period that lasts longer than two to three weeks, you’ll need to [...]
We’ve had a bit of snow, and it’s clear that winter is on its way, so here are some tips on how to prepare everything in your landscape – from your perennials to your water features-for the coming winter months: Winterizing Your Landscape.
With all the leaves on the ground, now is a great time to start composting. Composting is an easy way to keep our planet and your landscape green, and compost can be used for anything from soil conditioner to mulch. Starting a compost pile now can provide you with material to help protect your garden [...]
Tips from Plant Doctor Jon Bruyn By now, most gardeners are familiar with “organic gardening.” While many of you are followers of organic gardening, I imagine you have discovered some of its drawbacks. For example, an organic pesticide will not kill every insect in your yard and may not work as quickly as a chemical [...]
We here at Moana Nursery believe that gardening should be FUN. It is a great way to de-stress and enjoy the beautiful environment in which we live. So when we found this little list (see below for link) we were excited to share it with you! Just remember that our team is trained to help [...]
If you know anything about organic gardening, you’ve heard the phrase ‘feed your soil.’ While it sounds like a good thing to do, you may wonder what it means. It may seem that working in fertilizer should do it; that’s feeding, right? In truth, feeding your soil properly is at the heart of organic gardening. [...]